For the 2025 school year, there are 147 private schools serving 25,013 students in Riverside County, CA (there are 536 public schools, serving 425,284 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Riverside County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Riverside County, CA include Idyllwild Arts Academy, Mesa Grande Academy, and La Sierra Academy.
The average tuition cost is $10,593, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
Top Ranked Riverside County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis De Sales School![St. Francis De Sales School Photo]( "St. Francis De Sales School Photo")
(Catholic)
4205 Mulberry Street
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 683-5083
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 683-5083
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32650 Avenida Lestonnac
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 707 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29851 Santiago Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 506-3123
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 506-3123
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Dp Christian School![Dp Christian School Photo]( "Dp Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
27100 Girard St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 763-8767
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 763-8767
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Abc Childcare Center![Abc Childcare Center Photo]( "Abc Childcare Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
29705 Solana Way
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-5251
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-5251
Gr: PK-K | 340 students
Bethel Christian Schools
(Christian)
2425 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Gr: PK-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
21135 Olympia Ave
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6644
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-6644
Gr: 8-10 | 4 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
1325 Mountain Ave
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-1877
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-1877
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools![Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools Photo]( "Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools Photo")
(Christian)
24275 Monroe Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 834-9190
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 834-9190
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carnegie Schools-riverside
(Christian)
8775 Magnolia
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
2380 Fullerton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 278-3199
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 278-3199
Gr: K-11 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9
6115 Arlington Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 359-3932
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 359-3932
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students Sports: 12
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Idyllwild Montessori School![Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School]( "Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School")
Montessori School
53785 Country Club Dr.Suite 1328
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
4900 Golden Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Gr: K-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9
31950 Pauba Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mesa Grande Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
975 Fremont St
Calimesa, CA 92320
(909) 795-1112
Calimesa, CA 92320
(909) 795-1112
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Corona
Montessori School
260 W Ontario Ave
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Tuition listed
Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
32477 Starbuck Cir
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-2243
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-2243
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
7085 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Tuition listed
Olive Branch Christian Academy![Olive Branch Christian Academy Photo]( "Olive Branch Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
7702 El Cerrito Rd
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 279-9977
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 279-9977
Gr: NS-6 | 378 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
82470 Bliss Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
31300 Rancho Community Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Gr: NS-12 | 1,081 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
7025 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 684-1091
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 684-1091
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
500 S Merrill St
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 737-2530
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 737-2530
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Hyacinth Academy
(Catholic)
275 S Victoria Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-2013
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-2013
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
St. John S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
26410 Columbia Street
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-7756
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-7756
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
9136 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2000 Norco Drive
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 735-4480
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 735-4480
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Woodcrest Christian Day School
(Christian)
3612 Arlington Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-2010
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-2010
Gr: K-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 24 students
18401 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 780-2010
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 780-2010
Gr: K-12 | 1,076 student Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Riverside County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39200 Foothill Rd
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-5614
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-5614
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Bethany Child Care Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1609 Hamner Ave
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 734-4432
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 734-4432
Gr: K | 25 students
Big Springs Center & School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1189 Iowa Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 719-3738
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 719-3738
Gr: 1-8 | 10 students
130 W Chase Dr
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 818-3744
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 818-3744
Gr: K-6 | 47 students
27912 Adams Ave
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-1585
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-1585
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
9021 Hastings Blvd
Riverside, CA 92509
(909) 685-6463
Riverside, CA 92509
(909) 685-6463
Gr: K-6 | 53 students
Carnegie Schools Riverside (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
3532 Monroe St
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 687-0077
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 687-0077
Gr: PK-12 | 644 students Avg. class size: 24 students Acceptance rate listed
Childhelp School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14700 Manzanita Park Rd
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-3155
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-3155
Gr: 3-10 | 31 students
Childrens' Discovery Centers (Closed 2000)
Daycare / Preschool
9265 Audrey Street
Riverside, CA 92503
(909) 688-8021
Riverside, CA 92503
(909) 688-8021
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
11001 Old Perris Blvd
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 242-2392
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 242-2392
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Grace Preparatory School (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
30750 Montgomery Ave
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-5017
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-5017
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Growing Place (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
4259 Jurupa Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 686-8134
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 686-8134
Gr: PK-1 | 172 students Avg. class size: 12 students
6696 Via Vista Drive
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-1616
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-1616
Gr: K-8 | 176 students
Immanuel Baptist School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School (Baptist)
45 Michigan Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 784-1100
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 784-1100
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Indio Christian Center Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Christian)
84155 Corregidor Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 592-1782
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 592-1782
Gr: 3-11 | 12 students
Jesus Center Christian School (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
19560 Magnolia Ave
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-0615
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-0615
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Kids Cottage (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
16527 Lakeshore Dr
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-5520
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-5520
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
10493 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 359-5437
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 359-5437
Gr: PK-3 | 45 students
Moreno Valley Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
25560 Alessandro Blvd
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 924-6282
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 924-6282
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Murrieta Springs Adventist Chr (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
29885 Bradley
Sun City, CA 92586
(909) 672-6799
Sun City, CA 92586
(909) 672-6799
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Oliver Christian School Center (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
27805 Ethanac Rd
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-5718
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-5718
Gr: 3-12 | 11 students
117 W Nicolet St
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2433
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2433
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Promise Christian Preschool (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
25664 Madison Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-8201
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-8201
Gr: PK-2 | 92 students
St. Joseph's (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
17355 Mcallister St
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 735-1220
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 735-1220
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students
5430 Ridgeview Ave Po Box 767
Mira Loma, CA 91752
(909) 685-6533
Mira Loma, CA 91752
(909) 685-6533
Gr: 5 | 19 students
Starting Gate Educational Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 52650
Riverside, CA 92517
Riverside, CA 92517
Gr: 1-12 | 106 students
Stepping Stones (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Online Only
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 919-2428
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 919-2428
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
745 N Perris Blvd
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-7326
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-7326
Gr: NS-9 | 132 students Avg. class size: 23 students
Trinity Lutheran Church Early Childhood Dev Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
191 S Columbia St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-5013
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-5013
Gr: K | 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Riverside County, CA include Idyllwild Arts Academy, Mesa Grande Academy, and La Sierra Academy.
How many private schools are located in Riverside County?
147 private schools are located in Riverside County.
How much do private schools cost in Riverside County?
The average tuition cost is $10,593, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
How diverse are private schools in Riverside County?
Riverside County private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Riverside County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Riverside County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverside County?
Which private schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Riverside County include: Stonebridge Christian Academy vs. Turning Point Christian School, Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy vs. Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools, Linfield Christian School vs. Rancho Christian School
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