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Best California Private Schools Belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) serving 498 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private school belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in California is San Francisco Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 15%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in California (2026)

Map of San Francisco Friends School
San Francisco Friends School
Gr: K-8 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
250 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 565-0400
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Friends Western School Photo
Friends Western School
Gr: K-5 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Friends
524 E Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 365-1068
(2)
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Map of Whittier Friends School
Whittier Friends School
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Friends
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in California is San Francisco Friends School.
How many private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are located in California?
3 private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are located in California.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are religiously affiliated in California?
67% of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
3
Private Schools
498
Students
$17,797
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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