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Best California Nonsectarian Private Schools (2021-22)

For the 2021-22 school year, there are 1,514 nonsectarian private schools in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.
The best top ranked nonsectarian private schools in California include Caulbridge School, Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus and Adda Clevenger School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in California (2021-22)

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
Alsion Middle/High School
Alsion Middle/High School Photo - Writing requirements are considerable at Alsion.
Montessori School
(2)
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Arete Preparatory Academy
Arete Preparatory Academy Photo
(4)
11500 W Olympic Blvd Suite 318
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-9900
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Barnhart School
Barnhart School Photo - In addition to yearly plays, there are numerous opportunities for students to practice their public speaking skills.
(8)
240 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-5588
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo - One of the World's Top Academic Programs - Right in Your Neighborhood.
(1)
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 573-3435
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Photo
(1)
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 291-0907
Grades: 5-12
| 800 students
Berkeley Hall School
Berkeley Hall School Photo - Nursery, Early Kindergartners and Kindergartners enjoy daily music class.
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
Grades: NS-8
| 266 students
The Berkeley School
The Berkeley School Photo - The Berkeley School believes that a focus on civic engagement requires students to achieve their full potential as individual scholars, members of their local communities and active citizens of the world.
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
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.
(4)
755 N. Whitnall Hwy
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Grades: 2-12
| 62 students
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
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Grades: NS-8
| 232 students
Cambrian Academy
Cambrian Academy Photo - Cambrian Academy students have been accepted by the world's best universities.
(3)
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
Grades: 5-12
| 110 students
Caulbridge School
Caulbridge School Photo - Caulbridge educators work from a child-development perspective and understand that meeting the child`s needs relevant to their phase of development is foundational to learning and school success. We work to balance a child`s sensory-motor, social-emotional and academic development because to skip over any of these distinct areas will have consequences as your child moves through their school years.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1 St Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 481-1243
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Challenger School - Middlefield
Challenger School - Middlefield Photo
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
The Childrens School
The Childrens School Photo - Our students love learning how to compose music in our Music Lab.
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
Grades: NS-8
| 250 students
Drew School
Drew School Photo - Drew School believes in teenagers - their ideas, their dreams, their opinions, and their potential. That's why we've created a high school community that challenges the traditional definition of success and celebrates achievement one student at a time.
(1)
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 409-3739
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
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.
(4)
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Excelsior School
Excelsior School Photo - School Front View
(2)
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Fairmont Preparatory Academy Photo
(17)
2200 W Sequoia Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 234-2771
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Fairmont Schools - Anaheim Hills Campus
Fairmont Schools - Anaheim Hills Campus Photo
(2)
5300 East La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 234-2771
Grades: NS-8
| 501 students
Fairmont Schools - Historic Anaheim Campus
Fairmont Schools - Historic Anaheim Campus Photo - Hands-On STEM Learning
(2)
1557 W. Mable Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 234-2771
Grades: NS-8
| 395 students
Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus
Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus Photo
(9)
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
The Harker School Upper School
The Harker School Upper School Photo - Harker's Eagle Buddies program matches upper school students with lower school students for three years. The buddies meet 3 times per year for fun and food!
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Grades: NS-12
| 2,048 students
Heritage Oak Private School
Heritage Oak Private School Photo
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Grades: NS-8
| 704 students
High Bluff Academy
High Bluff Academy Photo - HBA specializes in lab sciences for all levels of students. Our small class sizes and great teachers support and challenge students to accomplish their goals.
(5)
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
High Point Academy
High Point Academy Photo
(1)
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
The Hilldale School
The Hilldale School Photo - Hands-on Science is an important part of the Pre-K through Middle School curriculum.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
79 Florence St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Krone Library is home to countless resources and study spaces for IAA students as well as the College Counseling Office. Our College Counseling staff work with our students throughout their time at the Academy, helping them prepare for the next step in their artistic journey.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Katherine Michiels School
Katherine Michiels School Photo - Multi aged level classrooms allow students to learn leadership and collaborative skills.
(1)
1335 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Kirby School
Kirby School Photo - The Kirby School campus features a new recreation area, sport court, amphitheater, and outdoor classroom and social spaces. Our Hybrid Learning program offers in-person and high quality remote classes.
(2)
425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0658
Grades: 6-12
| 280 students
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles Photo - Fresh vegetables from the Elementary school garden.
(5)
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Grades: NS-12
| 753 students
The Marin School
The Marin School Photo
(3)
150 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Merryhill Elementary & Middle School
Merryhill Elementary & Middle School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1500 Yosemite Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 945-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Merryhill Elementary School
Merryhill Elementary School Photo
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-1282
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(3)
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3051
Grades: K-12
| 808 students
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Rose Zhang, Class of 2021; AJGA World No. 1 Women Amateur Golfer; 2020 U.S Woman's Amateur Champion; Stanford University
(9)
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
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