St. James' Episcopal School Photo - Welcome to St. James'! Recognizing that each child brings unique talents, skills, experiences, and dreams to their educational journey informs the academic and cultural philosophy of our school. We provide a rich educational experience within a warm and diverse community.

Best California Episcopal Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 episcopal private elementary schools serving 7,833 students in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.
The top ranked episcopal private elementary schools in California include St. James' Episcopal School, Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew, and St. Margaret's Episcopal School.
The average tuition cost is $31,802, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,379.

Top Ranked Episcopal Private Elementary Schools in California (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Photo
(Episcopal)
(9)
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Trinity School
Trinity School Photo - Where Curiosity Meets Character
(Episcopal)
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Gr: NS-5 | 157 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School, a CAIS and WASC-accredited KR-8 school, inspires and equips students to transform the world. We welcome families of all faiths and emphasize academics, leadership, public speaking, and a spiritual foundation to nurture well-rounded, confident, and compassionate students.
(Episcopal)
(6)
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Day School
All Saints Day School Photo - Nestled along the river on over 20 scenic acres, our campus offers one of Monterey's most inspiring settings for education and exploration. Recent upgrades include a state-of-the-art sports complex with a turf field, track, tennis courts, organic garden, amphitheater, and an enhanced outdoor chapel. These spaces are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of every student.
(Episcopal)
(11)
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Gr: NS-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(2)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - Empowering today's learners to become tomorrow's leaders.
(Episcopal)
16 Baldwin Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0775
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School Photo - Learning extends beyond the classroom at Saint Andrew's. Our students actively engage with the world around them, exploring new ideas, cultures, and perspectives together.
(Episcopal)
(10)
13601 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3785
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. James' Episcopal School
St. James' Episcopal School Photo - Welcome to St. James'! Recognizing that each child brings unique talents, skills, experiences, and dreams to their educational journey informs the academic and cultural philosophy of our school. We provide a rich educational experience within a warm and diverse community.
(Episcopal)
(8)
625 S. St. Andrews Place
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-2315
Gr: NS-6 | 368 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Episcopal School
St. Johns Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(6)
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.
(Episcopal)
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11
St. Matthew's Parish School
St. Matthew's Parish School Photo
(Episcopal)
1031 Bienveneda Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-1350
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
116 Montecito Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral School For Boys
Cathedral School For Boys Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
1275 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 771-6600
Gr: K-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Childs Garden Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
535 W Roses Rd
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-2731
Gr: K-1 | 155 students
Christ Church Day School
Christ Church Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
1114 9th St
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 435-6393
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The Episcopal School Of Los Angeles
(Episcopal)
6325 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 462-3752
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students
Family Life Center Christian Academy
(Episcopal)
7435 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
The Gooden School
The Gooden School Photo - Join us to learn what a Gooden education is all about! #WeAreCurious #WeAreGooden
(Episcopal)
(2)
192 North Baldwin Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-2410
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
47-535 Highway #74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6268
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marks School - Altadena
(Episcopal)
(3)
1610 E. Elizabeth Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-8858
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
2140 Mission Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 485-3418
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2
Ventana School
Ventana School Photo
(Episcopal)
1040 Border Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-2121
Gr: NS-5 | 153 students Tuition listed

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