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Best Malibu Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 151 students in Malibu, CA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,063 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Malibu, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Malibu, CA is McKinna Learning Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Malibu, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Malibu Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
McKinna Learning Academy
McKinna Learning Academy Photo
Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Malibu School
(Catholic)
3625 Winter Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Malibu, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3504 Las Flores Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-1980
Gr: K-5 | 30 students

Overview

This Town (Malibu)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
151 Students
665,620 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,200
$18,162
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,360
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
92 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
61%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
34 Students
189,147 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Malibu, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Malibu, CA is McKinna Learning Academy.
How many private schools are located in Malibu?
2 private schools are located in Malibu.
What percentage of students in Malibu go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Malibu are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Malibu?
50% of private schools in Malibu are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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