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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.
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Best California Private Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 6,052 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California include Elite Open School, Westridge School, and The Nueva Middle School.
The average tuition cost is $45,246, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,026.
30% of private schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is more than a school. It's a community where academic achievement goes hand in hand with becoming imaginative, independent thinkers - where students discover themselves and the world around them - where they learn what it means to make a difference.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(2)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
The College Preparatory School
The College Preparatory School Photo - All School Assembly
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
De Toldeo High School
(Jewish)
22622 Vanowen St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elite Open School
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Gr: 3-12 | 518 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.
(3)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Justin-Siena High School
Justin-Siena High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4026 Maher St
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School Photo
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition 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
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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