For the 2024 school year, there are 93 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 55,295 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California include Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, Aquinas High School and Junipero Serra High School.
The average tuition cost is $17,290, which is lower than the California private high school average tuition cost of $22,479.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
2400 East Lake Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
32650 Avenida Lestonnac
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 707 students
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace![Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years. Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.]()
![Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years. Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1185/Academy-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Peace-1lgsxp9vo674cok0c4wk84484-160x160c.jpg)
All-girls (Catholic)
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
200 N Michillinda Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Aquinas High School![Aquinas High School Photo - Aquinas is a private Catholic college preparatory high school located in San Bernardino California. Aquinas High School Photo - Aquinas is a private Catholic college preparatory high school located in San Bernardino California.]()
![Aquinas High School Photo - Aquinas is a private Catholic college preparatory high school located in San Bernardino California. Aquinas High School Photo - Aquinas is a private Catholic college preparatory high school located in San Bernardino California.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1304/Aquinas-High-School-ek3fwvt2cf4kwk08wogswsso4-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
2772 Sterling Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 886-4659
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 886-4659
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Archbishop Riordan High School![Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym. Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym.]()
![Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym. Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1310/Archbishop-Riordan-High-School-7gfqsv501qkosws0ckwk8g4ck-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
175 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-8200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Bishop Alemany High School
(Catholic)
11111 Alemany Dr
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 837-5209
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 837-5209
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Bishop Amat Memorial High School![Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office]()
![Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office Bishop Amat Memorial High School Photo - Front Office](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1446/Bishop-Amat-Memorial-High-School-8wwk1me6x7okocoo4s48800cs-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
14301 Fairgrove Ave
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 962-2495
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 962-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 1,026 students
Bishop Conaty-our Lady Of Loretto High School
All-girls (Catholic)
2900 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-0012
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-0012
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
All-boys (Catholic)
960 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary![Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes. Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.]()
![Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes. Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1576/Cantwell-Sacred-Heart-Of-Mary-8j8z46t2xmo0g4ww80c40gssc-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
329 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Cardinal Newman High School![Cardinal Newman High School Photo Cardinal Newman High School Photo]()
![Cardinal Newman High School Photo Cardinal Newman High School Photo](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1602/Cardinal-Newman-High-School-9wq0zhk45hk4sg0k0kwwssc8o-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
4320 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-6470
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-6470
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Cathedral Catholic High School![Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing. Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.]()
![Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing. Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/39000/39739/Cathedral-Catholic-High-School-6jkec0x5y1c80w484wowkw40w-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
1253 Bishops Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 225-2438
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 225-2438
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Central Catholic High School![Central Catholic High School Photo - Central Catholic High School is a 4-Year, College Preparatory School located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley. Central Catholic High School Photo - Central Catholic High School is a 4-Year, College Preparatory School located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley.]()
![Central Catholic High School Photo - Central Catholic High School is a 4-Year, College Preparatory School located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley. Central Catholic High School Photo - Central Catholic High School is a 4-Year, College Preparatory School located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1639/Central-Catholic-High-School-d86wormqfwo4c4kgkw0gok88g-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
200 S Carpenter Road
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
7500 Chaminade Avenue
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Christian Brothers High School![Christian Brothers High School Photo Christian Brothers High School Photo]()
![Christian Brothers High School Photo Christian Brothers High School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1759/Christian-Brothers-High-School-dfiibgekk88oos8k000kw84kk-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3674
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3674
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Convent & Stuart Hall![Convent & Stuart Hall Photo Convent & Stuart Hall Photo]()
![Convent & Stuart Hall Photo Convent & Stuart Hall Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1837/Convent--Stuart-Hall-djtv6xbjyp4oocgow8sk8skgc-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5031 Alonzo Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 345-1672
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 345-1672
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
8475 Jackson Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2660
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2660
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
2280 Damien Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-1946
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-1946
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
1151 San Gabriel Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 940-2000
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 940-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy![Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Photo - FSHA's cross country team on the field after the rain. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Photo - FSHA's cross country team on the field after the rain.]()
![Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Photo - FSHA's cross country team on the field after the rain. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Photo - FSHA's cross country team on the field after the rain.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/2000/2156/Flintridge-Sacred-Heart-Academy-4cc7txjvxn40w0csowkoggkcc-160x160c.jpg)
All-girls (Catholic)
440 St. Katherine Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(626) 685-8333
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(626) 685-8333
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Garces Memorial High School![Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games]()
![Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games Garces Memorial High School Photo - Football Games](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/2000/2206/Garces-Memorial-High-School-7aiugg2z9jgoc0owow4084oso-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
2800 Loma Linda Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-2578
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
ICA Cristo Rey Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
3625 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
26351 Junipero Serra Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Junipero Serra High School![Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team]()
![Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/2000/2526/Junipero-Serra-High-School-6w59yki6xzockss80swg04wgo-160x160c.jpg)
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
4026 Maher St
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
3880 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 696-4309
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 696-4309
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
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