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Top Nonsectarian Private Schools (2019-20)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Adda Clevenger School
    Adda Clevenger School 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
    (2)
     180 Fair Oaks Street
    San Francisco, CA 94110
    (415)824-2240
    Grades: PK-8 | 136 students
  • Almondale Academy
    Almondale Academy Photo
    Alternative School
    (2)
     8616 Greenback Ln
    Orangevale, CA 95662
    (916)988-8611
    Grades: K-12 | 23 students
  • Armenta Learning Academy
    Armenta Learning Academy Photo - So proud of Nicholas! He is a 2nd grader that finished his 90 day reading program with us and is now ready and at the top of his class with a 3rd grade reading level!
    Alternative School
    (12)
     28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    (949)367-9473
    Grades: NS-12 | 10 students
  • Barnhart School
    Barnhart School Photo
    (7)
     240 W Colorado Blvd
    Arcadia, CA 91007
    (626)446-5588
    Grades: K-8 | 217 students
  • Berkeley Hall School
    Berkeley Hall School Photo - Berkeley Hall School, founded in 1911, has been educating the whole child for over 100 years.
    16000 Mulholland Drive
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
    (310)476-6421
    Grades: PK-8 | 281 students
  • The Berkeley School
    The Berkeley School Photo - 7th grade science lab.
    1310 University Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94702
    (510)665-8800
    Grades: PK-8 | 296 students
  • Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in picturesque Ojai Valley, California. This unique location, on 520 acres of private land, with breathtaking views in all directions, provides students with serenity as well as amazing local hikes.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (2)
     8585 N Ojai Rd
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-4343
    Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
  • Bonita Country Day School
    Bonita Country Day School Photo
    Montessori School
    (2)
     625 Otay Lakes Road
    Chula Vista, CA 91913
    (619)656-0141
    Grades: PK-6 | 89 students
  • Clairbourn School
    (6)
     8400 Huntington Drive
    San Gabriel, CA 91775
    (626)286-3108
    Grades: NS-8 | 223 students
  • Country Montessori School
    Country Montessori School Photo - The Owls classroom for 4th and 5th grade students.
    Montessori School
    (2)
     12642 Monte Vista Road
    Poway, CA 92064
    (858)673-1756
    Grades: NS-5 | 152 students
  • Excelsior School
    Excelsior School Photo - Excelsior School offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education and boarding opportunities.
    (1)
     41 W Santa Clara Street
    Arcadia, CA 91007
    (626)623-6339
    Grades: 9-12 | 102 students
  • Fusion Academy and Learning Center
    Alternative School
     512 Via de la Valle, Ste 201
    Solana Beach, CA 92075
    (858)792-2300
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy and Learning Center
    Alternative School
     23456 Madero, Suite 140
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    (949)716-7384
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Los Angeles
    Alternative School
     1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100
    Los Angeles, CA 90025
    (310)445-2516
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Los Gatos
    Alternative School
     50 University Ave., Suite A300
    Los Gatos, CA 95030
    (408)354-0743
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Marin
    Alternative School
     1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
    San Rafael, CA 94903
    (415)472-1421
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Miracle Mile
    Alternative School
     5757 Wilshire Blvd., Promenade 1
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    (323)692-0603
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Mission Viejo
    Alternative School
     23456 Madero, Suite 140
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    (949)716-7384
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Palo Alto
    Alternative School
     2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
    Palo Alto, CA 94303
    (650)857-0634
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Pasadena
    Fusion Academy Pasadena Photo
    Alternative School
     825 Colorado Blvd., Suite 118
    Los Angeles, CA 90041
    (323)258-2012
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy San Francisco
     1160 Battery Street, Suite 40
    San Francisco, CA 94111
    (415)765-9078
    Grades: 6-12 | 55 students
  • Fusion Academy San Mateo
    Alternative School
     2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
    San Mateo, CA 94403
    (650)312-8305
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Solana Beach
    Alternative School
     512 Via De La Valle, Suite 201
    Solana Beach, CA 92075
    (858)792-2300
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy South Bay
    Alternative School
     1601 Pacific Coast, Suite 260
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
    (310)376-5139
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy University City
    Alternative School
     5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
    San Diego, CA 92122
    (858)677-9279
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
    Alternative School
     3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
    (925)296-0053
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Fusion Academy Warner Center
     21650 Oxnard Street, Suite 100
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    (818)712-9521
    Grades: 6-12 | 94 students
  • Futures Academy - Anaheim Hills
    Futures Academy - Anaheim Hills Photo - Futures Academy's high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240
    Orange, CA 92865
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Futures Academy - Beverly Hills
    Futures Academy - Beverly Hills Photo - Futures Academy's high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     8484 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 220
    Beverly Hills, CA 90211
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Futures Academy - Brentwood
    Futures Academy - Brentwood Photo - Futures Academy's high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     12300 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 110
    Los Angeles, CA 90025
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Futures Academy - Carlsbad
    Futures Academy - Carlsbad Photo - Futures Academy's high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     705 Palomar Airport Rd., Ste. 340
    Carlsbad, CA 92011
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Futures Academy - Cupertino
    Futures Academy - Cupertino Photo - Futures Academy high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     19638 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 230
    Cupertino, CA 95014
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Futures Academy - Huntington Beach
    Futures Academy - Huntington Beach Photo - Futures Academy's high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     2100 Main St., Ste. 260
    Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Futures Academy - Manhattan Beach
    Futures Academy - Manhattan Beach Photo - Futures Academy high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     2101 Rosecrans Ave, Ste. 1225
    El Segundo, CA 90245
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
  • Futures Academy - Mission Viejo
    Futures Academy - Mission Viejo Photo - Futures Academy's high quality academic one-to-one learning program includes social activities and onsite study areas for completing schoolwork assignments.
    Alternative School
     25201 Paseo De Alicia, Suite 250
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    (866)402-1699
    Grades: 6-12 | n/a students
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