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Idyllwild Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 285 students in Idyllwild, CA, 52% of all K-12 students in Idyllwild, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Idyllwild Private Schools (2026-27)

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Idyllwild Arts Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 24
Specialized Curriculum
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-2171
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Idyllwild Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
53785 Country Club Dr.Suite 1328
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
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Idyllwild, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
285
Students
$77,500
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
40%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Idyllwild)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
285 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
40%
52%
0.63
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
31%
11%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
145 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
51%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
42 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
15%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
60%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$77,500
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$9,521
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$17.35 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Idyllwild, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Idyllwild, CA include Idyllwild Montessori School and Idyllwild Arts Academy.
How many private schools are located in Idyllwild?
2 private schools are located in Idyllwild.
What percentage of students in Idyllwild go to private school?
52% of all K-12 students in Idyllwild are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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