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Best California Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association serving 2,332 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in California include Bishop Mora Salesian High School, Mayfield Senior School, and Good Shepherd Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association in California (2026)

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Louisville High School
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-girls (Catholic)
22300 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
(19)
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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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Map of Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
960 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
148 South Linden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 275-8601
(5)
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
10441 South Downey Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-9969
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St. Michaels School
Gr: K-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1027 W 87th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 752-6101
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St. Polycarp Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
8182 Chapman Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 893-8882
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St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School Photo
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
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Presentation Parish School
Gr: K-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 33 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1635 W Benjamin Holt Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 472-2140
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St. Bede Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
26910 Patrick Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-3444
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in California include Bishop Mora Salesian High School, Mayfield Senior School, and Good Shepherd Catholic School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are located in California?
10 private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are located in California.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in California?
California private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are approximately 91% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are religiously affiliated in California?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
2,332
Students
$13,768
Avg. Tuition
91%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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