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Best California Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 274 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 107,198 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, Oakwood School, and The Webb Schools.
The average tuition cost is $38,322, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,519.
26% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 274

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 274

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California (2026-27)

BASIS Independent School of Dublin Photo
BASIS Independent School of Dublin
Gr: 5-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
7950 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 886-3152
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BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School Photo
BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 36
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
(1)
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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School Photo
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 83
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
(1)
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Brandeis Marin Photo
Brandeis Marin
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Jewish
180 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
(1)
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Campbell Hall Photo
Campbell Hall
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
(11)
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Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
(16)
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The Child's Primary School Photo
The Child's Primary School
Gr: K-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 8
3811 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 576-2120
(20)
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Clairbourn School Photo
Clairbourn School
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
(18)
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Drew School Photo
Drew School
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
(4)
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Dunn School Photo
Dunn School
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 12
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
(5)
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Foothill Country Day School Photo
Foothill Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
(12)
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The Harker School Upper School Photo
The Harker School Upper School
Gr: K-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 345-9207
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Hollywood Schoolhouse Photo
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
1233 North McCaddden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-1320
(1)
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Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 24
Specialized Curriculum
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-2171
(9)
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Laurel Springs School Photo
Laurel Springs School
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 41
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
(6)
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Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles Photo
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 20
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
(6)
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Los Encinos School Photo
Los Encinos School
Gr: K-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
17100 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 990-1006
(2)
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Mayfield Senior School Photo
Mayfield Senior School
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
(2)
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Oakwood School Photo
Oakwood School
Gr: K-12 | 822 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 46
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
(5)
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Pacific Ridge School Photo
Pacific Ridge School
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 47
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
(6)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, Oakwood School, and The Webb Schools.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in California?
274 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in California.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $38,322, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,519.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California?
California private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in California?
26% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
274
Private Schools
107,198
Students
$38,322
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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