St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory Photo - St. Francis is a welcoming and inclusive school that celebrates diversity. Since we serve families from 2 dioceses, 4 counties, and multiple countries outside of the US, we are blessed with a diverse population that mirrors the world of college and adulthood our students will experience as they mature.

Best California Private High Schools Belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private high schools belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) serving 2,820 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) in California include Francis Parker School, Laurel Springs School, and Mayfield Senior School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private high schools belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo
(6)
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Grades: K-12
| 2,210 students
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.
(3)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,313 students
2400 East Lake Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Trinity Christian High School
Trinity Christian High School Photo - The Franklin Street Voices is our Honors Choir group which performs throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
(Christian)
(2)
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Grades: 5-12
| 88 students

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