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Idyllwild Arts Academy
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Idyllwild Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 80%.

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Idyllwild Private Schools (2026)

Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo
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
(9)
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Idyllwild Montessori School Photo
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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
285
Students
-5.3% (-16 students) 10-yr
$77,500
Avg. Tuition
+35.0% (+$20,100) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-13.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
40%
Students of Color
-13.0% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Idyllwild)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
285 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025143180179
2024143175172
2023134181174
2022134189185
2021147185180
2020166179171
2019166179175
2018163173172
2017310179180
2016301173178
2015301162167
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% Students of Color
40%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202540%51%34%
202440%51%34%
202338%50%33%
202237%48%33%
202139%48%32%
202039%48%32%
201939%48%31%
201839%47%31%
201746%50%32%
201646%49%32%
201546%49%32%
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0.63
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.630.740.65
20240.630.740.65
20230.580.740.65
20220.580.730.64
20210.630.730.64
20200.670.730.64
20190.670.730.63
20180.670.730.63
20170.660.720.61
20160.660.720.61
20150.660.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
31%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202531%11%5%
202431%11%5%
202333%11%5%
202233%10%4%
202131%10%4%
202027%10%4%
201927%10%4%
201827%10%4%
201729%10%4%
201629%10%4%
201529%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%16%9%
20242%16%9%
20233%16%9%
20223%16%8%
20212%16%9%
20202%16%9%
20192%16%8%
20182%17%8%
20172%17%8%
20162%17%8%
20152%17%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
145 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
51%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202551%37%52%
202451%37%52%
202356%38%52%
202256%40%54%
202151%40%54%
202045%40%54%
201945%41%56%
201846%41%56%
201746%43%58%
201648%43%58%
201548%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
42 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
15%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%29%26%
202415%29%26%
20237%28%25%
20227%28%25%
202115%27%25%
202025%27%24%
201925%26%24%
201824%26%23%
201722%24%22%
201620%24%22%
201520%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254:112:111:1
20244:112:111:1
20233:112:111:1
20223:112:111:1
20214:113:111:1
20204:113:112:1
20194:112:112:1
20184:112:112:1
20174:113:112:1
20164:113:112:1
20154:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202598%59%55%
202498%58%54%
202393%58%54%
202293%59%54%
202193%59%54%
202093%58%54%
201993%58%53%
201895%58%53%
201795%58%53%
201695%57%52%
201595%57%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131715
2024131715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020131715
2019131715
2018131715
2017151715
2016151715
2015151715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$77,500
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$77,500$18,076$15,012
2024$75,900$17,195$13,254
2023$73,000$16,660$12,626
2022$65,091$15,979$12,187
2021$65,091$15,298$11,800
2020$30,000$14,748$11,512
2019$30,000$14,369$11,293
2018$64,090$13,813$11,017
2017$61,600$13,422$10,708
2016$57,400$12,852$10,356
2015$57,400$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$900$1,044$1,152
2024$900$999$1,128
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202538%29%34%
202435%29%34%
202365%29%34%
202265%28%33%
202165%28%33%
202065%28%32%
201965%27%31%
201865%27%30%
201765%27%30%
201665%26%29%
201565%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$30,000$8,932$7,073
2024$30,000$8,712$6,930
2023$30,000$8,186$6,469
2022$30,000$8,205$6,289
2021$30,000$7,081$6,055
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Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$34.25 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$7 M$34 M$60 M
2024$7 M$17 M$59 M
2023$6 M$112 M$71 M
2022$6 M$134 M$76 M
2021$6 M$17 M$71 M
2020$6 M$16 M$74 M
2019$6 M$15 M$78 M
2018$6 M$12 M$67 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearIdyllwild, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202565%80%81%
202465%84%85%
202360%84%85%
202260%84%85%
202160%84%85%
202065%84%85%
201965%84%85%
201860%84%85%
201765%85%85%
201665%84%85%
201565%84%85%
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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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