Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.

Best California Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private high schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) serving 2,012 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private high school belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent School (NAPCIS) in California is Kolbe Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Kolbe Academy
Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.
Alternative School (Catholic)
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Grades: NS-12
| 1,597 students
Kolbe Academy & Trinity Prep
(Catholic)
2055 Redwood Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 258-9030
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
St. Monica Academy
St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.
(Catholic)
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Grades: 1-12
| 253 students

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