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Malibu Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 151 students in Malibu, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in Malibu, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Malibu, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Malibu Private Schools (2026-27)

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

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Sycamore School
Gr: K-5 | 30 students
3504 Las Flores Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-1980
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Malibu, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
151
Students
$24,200
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Malibu)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
151 Students
659,577 Students
% Students of Color
22%
52%
0.58
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
92 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
61%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
34 Students
188,723 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
55,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,200
$17,602
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,360
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$9,656
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
83%

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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