For the 2025 school year, there are 146 private schools serving 25,009 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 Palm Valley School.
The average tuition cost is $10,575, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,820.
Top Ranked Riverside County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
32650 Avenida Lestonnac
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 707 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 149 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 340 students
Bethel Christian Schools
(Christian)
2425 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Grades: PK-12
| 541 students
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
1325 Mountain Ave
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-1877
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-1877
Grades: PK-12
| 384 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Carnegie Schools-riverside
(Christian)
8775 Magnolia
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Grades: PK-12
| 496 students
2380 Fullerton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 278-3199
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 278-3199
Grades: K-11
| 130 students
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Grades: PK-12
| 620 students
6115 Arlington Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 359-3932
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 359-3932
Grades: PK-6
| 544 students
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 14 students
4900 Golden Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Grades: K-12
| 547 students
31950 Pauba Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Grades: PK-12
| 1,227 students
Mesa Grande Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
975 Fremont St
Calimesa, CA 92320
(909) 795-1112
Calimesa, CA 92320
(909) 795-1112
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Montessori School Of Corona
Montessori School
260 W Ontario Ave
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
32477 Starbuck Cir
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-2243
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-2243
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
7085 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
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
Grades: NS-6
| 378 students
82470 Bliss Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Grades: PK-12
| 344 students
31300 Rancho Community Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Grades: NS-12
| 1,081 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
St. Catherine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
7025 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 684-1091
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 684-1091
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
500 S Merrill St
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 737-2530
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 737-2530
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
St. Hyacinth Academy
(Catholic)
275 S Victoria Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-2013
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-2013
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
Grades: PK-8
| 221 students
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
9136 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
2000 Norco Drive
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 735-4480
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 735-4480
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Woodcrest Christian Day School
(Christian)
3612 Arlington Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-2010
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-2010
Grades: K-12
| 977 students
18401 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 780-2010
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 780-2010
Grades: K-12
| 1,076 students
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Riverside County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
39200 Foothill Rd
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-5614
Anza, CA 92539
(951) 763-5614
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
130 W Chase Dr
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 818-3744
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 818-3744
Grades: K-6
| 47 students
27912 Adams Ave
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-1585
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 928-1585
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
9021 Hastings Blvd
Riverside, CA 92509
(909) 685-6463
Riverside, CA 92509
(909) 685-6463
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 644 students
Childhelp School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14700 Manzanita Park Rd
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-3155
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-3155
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
11001 Old Perris Blvd
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 242-2392
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 242-2392
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-1
| 172 students
6696 Via Vista Drive
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-1616
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-1616
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
10493 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 359-5437
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 359-5437
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 3-12
| 11 students
117 W Nicolet St
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2433
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2433
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
5430 Ridgeview Ave Po Box 767
Mira Loma, CA 91752
(909) 685-6533
Mira Loma, CA 91752
(909) 685-6533
Grades: 5
| 19 students
Starting Gate Educational Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 52650
Riverside, CA 92517
Riverside, CA 92517
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
745 N Perris Blvd
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-7326
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 657-7326
Grades: NS-9
| 132 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
Grades: 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 Palm Valley School.
How many private schools are located in Riverside County?
146 private schools are located in Riverside County.
How much do private schools cost in Riverside County?
The average tuition cost is $10,575, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,820.
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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