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California Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,862 religiously affiliated private schools serving 418,770 students in California (48% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $11,382, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,598.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (35% of schools), Christian (25% of schools) and Baptist (7% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1862
  • # Students Served: 418,770

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1862
  • # Students Served: 418,770

Top Ranked California Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
4
451
36%
Assembly of God
39
6,594
48%
Baptist
125
16,692
55%
Brethren
6
695
49%
Calvinist
7
2,866
38%
Catholic
649
203,738
59%
Christian
466
96,511
41%
Church of Christ
8
2,262
77%
Church of God
5
328
40%
Church of the Nazarene
10
1,103
45%
Episcopal
32
9,483
43%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
23
3,941
51%
Friends
5
1,429
44%
Greek Orthodox
4
351
21%
Islamic
41
6,040
63%
Jewish
94
19,557
16%
Latter Day Saints
1
7
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
81
16,483
43%
Mennonite
8
757
39%
Methodist
16
1,363
53%
Mission Viejo Church of Christ
1
138
19%
Other
65
11,051
39%
Other Lutheran
8
1,155
25%
Pentecostal
37
2,664
65%
Presbyterian
19
2,328
43%
Seventh Day Adventist
95
9,852
62%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
13
931
41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in California?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in California include California Crosspoint Academy, Brandeis Marin, and Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in California?
1,862 religiously affiliated private schools are located in California.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $11,382, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,598.

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