Laguna Blanca School Photo

Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 4,578 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California include Elite Open School, Francis Parker School, and The Nueva Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is an independent, forward-thinking girls school for students in grades 4-12. We are committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Grades: 4-12
| 550 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
Elite Open School
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Grades: 3-12
| 518 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,313 students
Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School Photo
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 960 students

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