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Heritage Oak Private School of Yorba Linda
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Sierra Canyon School

California Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 54 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 14,469 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, Sierra Canyon School, and Hollywood Schoolhouse.
The average tuition cost is $23,990, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,598.
39% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

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

Heritage Oak Private School of Yorba Linda Photo
Heritage Oak Private School of Yorba Linda
Gr: PK-8 | 635 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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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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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 Berkwood Hedge School
Berkwood Hedge School
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
1809 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 883-6990
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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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ISI Academy Photo
ISI Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum
255 Olympic Valley Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 583-8665
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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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Map of Newbury Park Adventist Academy
Newbury Park Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students
Seventh Day Adventist
180 Academy Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-2191
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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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Map of Page Academy-hancock Park
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. Ignatius Of Loyola School
St. Ignatius Of Loyola School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
6025 Monte Vista St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6456
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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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Map of St. Lucy School
St. Lucy School
Gr: K-8 | 200 students
Catholic
2320 Cota Ave
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 424-9062
(5)
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Map of Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Gr: K-9 | 349 students
Specialized Curriculum (Seventh Day Adventist)
4660 Eastus Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 378-8190
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Map of Sequoyah School (high School Campus)
Sequoyah School (high School Campus)
Gr: K-12 | 327 students
301 N Orange
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 441-2076
(1)
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Sierra Canyon School Photo
Sierra Canyon School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 3
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
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Map of Stoneridge Preparatory School
Stoneridge Preparatory School
Gr: 8-11 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
17487 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 427-0900
(1)
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Map of Acton Academy Venice Beach
Acton Academy Venice Beach
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Alternative School
2210 Lincoln Blvd Ste 13
Venice, CA 90291
(312) 498-9872
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Map of Alpha Omega Christian
Alpha Omega Christian
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Christian
2363 S. San Jacinto Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 766-9300
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Map of Belltower Montessori Academy
Belltower Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Montessori School
1187 Magnolia Ave
Corona, CA 92879
(949) 426-1493
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Map of California University Fce High School
California University Fce High School
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
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Map of Childrens Montessori Center
Childrens Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
2791 Green River Rd #112
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 735-5490
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Map of Childs World School-woodland Hills
Childs World School-woodland Hills
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
5414 Capistrano Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 974-9693
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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, Sierra Canyon School, and Hollywood Schoolhouse.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in California?
54 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 $23,990, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,598.
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 62% 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?
39% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
14,469
Students
$23,990
Avg. Tuition
62%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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