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Midland School Photo - Our Outdoor Leadership program builds skills and experience for students to be comfortable leading their own outdoor adventures. This immersive program includes opportunities for backpacking, rock climbing, and learning Wilderness First Aid. Students who qualify as stewards are able to lead their own trips on our 2,8600-acre property.
Midland School

Best Los Olivos Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 421 students in Los Olivos, CA (there are 1 public school, serving 151 public students). 74% of all K-12 students in Los Olivos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Los Olivos, CA include The Family School, Dunn School, and Midland School.
The average acceptance rate is 46%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.

Top Ranked Los Olivos Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dunn School
Dunn School Photo - The outdoor education program at Dunn School fosters greater self-awareness through physical challenges and leadership experiences in the outdoors.
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2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Family School
The Family School Photo
5300 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Midland School
Midland School Photo - How is Midland different? Our 4:1 student to faculty ratio allows for small class sizes and close-knit relationships. With under 90 students, everyone knows your name. No cell phones here, but Midlanders do spend a lot of time together in real life: horseback riding, hiking, gardening, creating art, building things, and envisioning an environmentally sustainable and just future.
5100 Figueroa Mountain Rd
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5114
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Los Olivos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Los Olivos, CA include The Family School, Dunn School, and Midland School.
How many private schools are located in Los Olivos?
3 private schools are located in Los Olivos.
What percentage of students in Los Olivos go to private school?
74% of all K-12 students in Los Olivos are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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