For the 2025 school year, there are 42 private high schools serving 11,757 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Riverside County, CA include Idyllwild Arts Academy, Mesa Grande Academy, and La Sierra Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,080, which is lower than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,164.
Top Ranked Riverside County Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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(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
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
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
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
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
7085 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Tuition listed
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
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
34200 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alpha Omega Christian
(Christian)
2363 S. San Jacinto Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 766-9300
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 766-9300
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Tuition listed
15020 Burwood Drive
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 789-0224
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 789-0224
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Tuition listed
Bright Futures Academy Riverside
Special Education School
9994 County Farm Rd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 373-3795
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 373-3795
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
31970 Central Ave.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-7000
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
28010 Ironwood Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 485-6088
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 485-6088
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Calvary Chapel San Jacinto Christian
(Christian)
1450 W 7th St
San Jacinto, CA 92582
(951) 654-1401
San Jacinto, CA 92582
(951) 654-1401
Gr: K-11 | 11 students
Po Box 2443
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 440-5512
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 440-5512
Gr: K-9 | 7 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
34570 Monte Vista Dr
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
710 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2772
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2772
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Christian Private School
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
75580 Ramon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 250-7289
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 250-7289
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
21220 Walnut St
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 245-8748
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 245-8748
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
2781 S Lincoln Ave
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-7466
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-7466
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Grace Christian School Of Wildomar
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
34878 Monte Vista Dr Ste 120
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 229-5847
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 229-5847
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
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Alternative School (Christian)
31542 Railroad Canyon Rd # 1
Quail Valley, CA 92587
(951) 244-5038
Quail Valley, CA 92587
(951) 244-5038
Gr: 11-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Morgan Academy
Alternative School
25118 Birchtree Ct
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 227-1420
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 227-1420
Gr: PK-9 | 33 students
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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 high schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Riverside County, CA include Idyllwild Arts Academy, Mesa Grande Academy, and La Sierra Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Riverside County?
42 private high schools are located in Riverside County.
How much do private high schools cost in Riverside County?
The average tuition cost is $14,080, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,164.
How diverse are private high schools in Riverside County?
Riverside County private high schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Riverside County?
Which private high schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Riverside County include: Linfield Christian School vs. Rancho Christian School, Rancho Christian School vs. Linfield Christian School, Calvary Chapel San Jacinto Christian vs. Alpha Omega Christian
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