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California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 798 students in California.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in California include Seton School, Inc. and Page Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in California (2026-27)

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Page Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
657 Victoria Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
(1)
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Seton School, Inc.
Gr: K-12 | 635 students
Catholic
44751 Date Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
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California University Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 8
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
(15)
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ISI Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum
255 Olympic Valley Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 583-8665
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in California include Seton School, Inc. and Page Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in California?
4 private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in California.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in California?
25% of private elementary schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
798
Students
$39,650
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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