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Lafayette Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,912 students in Lafayette, CA, 30% of all K-12 students in Lafayette, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in Lafayette, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,912
  • Average Tuition: $21,967
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Lafayette, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,912
  • Average Tuition: $21,967
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Lafayette, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Lafayette Private Schools (2026-27)

The Springstone School Photo
The Springstone School
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
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Bentley School Photo
Bentley School
Gr: K-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
(1)
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Contra Costa Jewish Day School Photo
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Gr: K-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Jewish
955 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-8288
(3)
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Meher Schools
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students
Extracurriculars: 6
999 Leland Dr
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 938-9958
(9)
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Map of St. Perpetua School
St. Perpetua School
Gr: K-8 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
3445 Hamlin Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-1640
(7)
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Map of Center Of Arts Technology And Science
Center Of Arts Technology And Science
Gr: K-4 | 93 students
Specialized Curriculum
961 First St
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-4500
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The Child Day School - Lafayette Photo
The Child Day School - Lafayette
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
1049 Stuart St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-7092
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Map of Diablo Valley Montessori School
Diablo Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 201 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
3390 Deer Hill Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-6036
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Lafayette, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,912
Students
$21,967
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lafayette)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,912 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
33%
52%
0.57
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
13 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
826 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
43%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
969 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
50%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
190 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,967
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,300
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,750
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lafayette, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Lafayette, CA include St. Perpetua School, Bentley School, and Contra Costa Jewish Day School.
How many private schools are located in Lafayette?
8 private schools are located in Lafayette.
How diverse are private schools in Lafayette?
Lafayette private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Lafayette go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Lafayette are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lafayette?
25% of private schools in Lafayette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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