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Best California Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 53 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 14,309 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California include The Quarry Lane School, Hollywood Schoolhouse, and Glendale Adventist Academy.
The average tuition cost is $22,788, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
40% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53

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

Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus Photo
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
(3)
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Heritage Oak Private School Photo
Heritage Oak Private School
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
16971 Imperial Highway
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
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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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Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Gr: NS-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
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Belmont Oaks Academy Photo
Belmont Oaks Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
2200 Carlmont Dr
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-6175
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Map of Brookshire International Academy
Brookshire International Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 students
Vocational/Technical School
6926 FEDERAL BLVD, LEMON GROVE
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
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Cal Coast Academy Photo
Cal Coast Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
(3)
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Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights Photo
Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights
Gr: NS-PK | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Daycare / Preschool
2880 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 662-2663
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Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus Photo
Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
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Map of Geffen Academy At Ucla
Geffen Academy At Ucla
Gr: 6-11 | 471 students
11000 Kinross Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 794-9912
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Glendale Adventist Academy Photo
Glendale Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
700 Kimlin Dr
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8671
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Map of Harvard-westlake
Harvard-westlake
Gr: 7-12 | 1,616 students
700 N Faring Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(323) 770-1665
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Kittredge School Photo
Kittredge School
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
2355 Lake St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8390
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Map of Legend College Preparatory
Legend College Preparatory
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students
21050 Mcclellan Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 865-0366
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Oakridge Private School Photo
Oakridge Private School
Gr: NS-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
19111 Villa Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 288-1432
(1)
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Page Academy-hancock Park
Gr: PK-7 | 100 students
565 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 463-5118
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Map of Phoenix Ranch West
Phoenix Ranch West
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students
4974 Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-0136
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The Quarry Lane School Photo
The Quarry Lane School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,092 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
(1)
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Map of St. Isidore School
St. Isidore School
Gr: K-8 | 673 students
Catholic
435 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-2977
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-8 | 191 students
Catholic
15650 E Temple Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 336-2821
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California include The Quarry Lane School, Hollywood Schoolhouse, and Glendale Adventist Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in California?
53 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in California.
How much do private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $22,788, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California?
California private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in California?
40% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
53
Private Schools
14,309
Students
$22,788
Avg. Tuition
61%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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