For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 4,590 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, The Nueva Middle School, and Westridge School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, 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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Gr: 3-12 | 518 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
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
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
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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