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Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to No Membership Association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2,098 private elementary schools belonging to No Membership Association in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to No Membership Association in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, BASIS Independent Fremont, and Alsion Middle/High School.

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to No Membership Association in California (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3500 Amber Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 248-2464
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus Photo - The Adda Clevenger School is an independent elementary school providing an accelerated academic and arts curriculum to San Francisco Bay Area students grades TK-8 since 1980.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School Photo - Our dedicated faculty deliver personalized instruction to students embracing each student as an individual. Lessons are engaging, inquiry-focused, hands-on, and highly collaborative to prepare students for high school and beyond. Teachers are not solely focused on delivering instruction; rather, they are focused on each child feeling seen and care for, and teaching children to be lifelong learners.
(20)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alsion Middle/High School
Alsion Middle/High School Photo - Alsion School is a non-profit Montessori based program that serves grades 7-12 in the Mission area of Fremont, CA.
Montessori School
(2)
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alta Loma Christian School
Alta Loma Christian School Photo - Not a school you attend. A family you belong to.
(Brethren)
9974 19th Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 989-2804
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
(1)
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Gr: PK-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Gr: PK-12 | 1,248 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 83 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brighton Hall School
Brighton Hall School Photo - Brighton Hall welcomes all students in grades 2-12, with a curriculum that accommodates working professional children, as well as students who simply do best with a personalized, flexible approach to excellent education.
(15)
755 N. Whitnall Hwy
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightworks School
Brightworks School Photo
Alternative School
(5)
682 Schofield Road
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 701-8700
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Brookfield has been educating students in the Sacramento area for over 50 years. Our graduating students are regularly accepted to their first choice of high school.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo - CCA is founded on three pillars which are Servant Leadership, Superior Academics, and Simply Jesus.
(Christian)
(7)
1771 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online Photo - Providing excellence in online education since 2009, CPA offers a fully online, Christian education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade leading to completion of an accredited high school diploma. Calvary Prep Academy is accredited in grades 7-12 by WASC (Western Association of Schools & Colleges) and offers NCAA and University of California "a-g" approved courses.
(Christian)
(22)
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Photo
(Episcopal)
(9)
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo - Since 1973, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has been dedicated to providing a high standard of college preparatory education, set within the framework of Christ-centered instruction and example. Our staff is committed to partnering with an extremely supportive school community to offer a truly unique educational experience.
(Christian)
(15)
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Avg. class size: 24 students
The Child's Primary School
The Child's Primary School Photo - First day of school for our Kindergartners!
(18)
3811 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 576-2120
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clairbourn School
Clairbourn School Photo
(17)
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Dunn School
Dunn School Photo - The outdoor education program at Dunn School fosters greater self-awareness through physical challenges and leadership experiences in the outdoors.
(5)
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1640 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto
Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto Photo - * Individualized, self-paced core curriculum *Chinese, Spanish, art, music, and PE for all *Year-round, full-day program for grades 1-8 *Cultivation of thinking skills and ethical values *Emphasis on personal goal setting
Montessori School
(3)
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foothill Country Day School
Foothill Country Day School Photo - Field Day and Art Walk is a tradition that dates back to our school's founding. Since our school was founded around a 1954 Kentucky Derby winner named Determine, we hold a day of races and fun each year on Derby Day. Our kids are superheroes!
(11)
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Gr: NS-8 | 438 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
Gr: NS-8 | 579 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Gr: K-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hephatha Lutheran Church and School
Hephatha Lutheran Church and School Photo - Students attend chapel every week in K-8th, and every other week in Early Childhood. Jesus Time is a daily part of circle time in the EC classroom, and Religion is a part of the K-8th curriculum, as well as Fine Arts, Electives, Academies, Music and PE.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Oak Private School
Heritage Oak Private School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
High Point Academy
High Point Academy Photo - Awaken the Joy of Learning!
(1)
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Highlands Christian Schools
Highlands Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
1900 Monterey Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 873-4090
Gr: NS-8 | 467 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Hollywood Schoolhouse Photo
(1)
1233 North McCaddden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-1320
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Now accepting applications for the 2025 - 2026 School Year. Visit: school.holyfamily.org/admissions
(Catholic)
(23)
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Imagination Lab School
Imagination Lab School Photo
(5)
4050 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School Photo - Immaculate Heart Middle & High School students engage on campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
(4)
5515 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-3651
Gr: 6-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Katherine Michiels School
Katherine Michiels School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
1335 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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