For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 islamic private high schools serving 2,976 students in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.
The top ranked islamic private high schools in California include Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory, As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy, and Bright Horizon Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top Ranked Islamic Private High Schools in California (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6990 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Gr: PK-12 | 485 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
801 Hibiscus Lane, James Phelan Bldg B
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
Gr: K-10 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Bright Horizon Academy
(Islamic)
7050 Eckstrom Ave
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-7970
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-7970
Gr: K-11 | 276 students Tuition listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
ILM Academy
(Islamic)
42412 Albrae Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 936-1572
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 936-1572
Gr: K-12 | 192 students Tuition listed
Institute Of Knowledge
(Islamic)
1009 Via Sorella
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-2401
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-2401
Gr: K-10 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Islamic)
1 Al Rahman Plaza
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 531-1451
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 531-1451
Gr: PK-10 | 324 students Tuition listed
Al Madinah School
(Islamic)
3510 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 296-5961
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 296-5961
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
43174 Osgood Rd
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 580-4566
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 580-4566
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
3285 N Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 392-0251
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 392-0251
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Islamic)
2209 E 118th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 758-8801
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 758-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students
8936 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
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