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Best Danville Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 538 students in Danville, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in Danville, CA is The Athenian School.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.

Top-Ranked Danville Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Danville, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 Sherburne Hills Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 736-2181
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students

Overview

This Town (Danville)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
538 Students
275,987 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
26,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
62%
Average SAT score
1420
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$59,275
$23,448
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$36,000
$12,569
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$30.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.73
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
141 Students
34,978 Students
% Asian Students
26%
13%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
43,272 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
30 Students
15,770 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
252 Students
115,657 Students
% White Students
47%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,942 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
81 Students
48,724 Students
% of Others Students
15%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Danville, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Danville, CA is The Athenian School.
How many private high schools are located in Danville?
1 private high schools are located in Danville.

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