Woodcrest Christian School System Photo - The City of Riverside's Public Works Department and the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce awarded Woodcrest Christian School the 2012 Beautification Award for our care and upkeep of our 30 acre campus.

Top 5 Best Riverside Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 4,217 students in Riverside, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Riverside, CA include La Sierra Academy, Woodcrest Christian Day School, and Woodcrest Christian School System.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private high schools in Riverside, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Riverside Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethel Christian Schools
(Christian)
2425 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Grades: PK-12
| 541 students
Carnegie Schools-riverside
(Christian)
8775 Magnolia
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Grades: PK-12
| 496 students
La Sierra Academy
La Sierra Academy Photo - La Sierra Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
4900 Golden Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Grades: K-12
| 547 students
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
(1)
7085 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Woodcrest Christian Day School
(Christian)
3612 Arlington Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 780-2010
Grades: K-12
| 977 students
Woodcrest Christian School System
Woodcrest Christian School System Photo - Of our many classrooms, we have a safety certified biology/chemistry lab with stations and tools that aid our students with hands on learning.
(Christian)
(3)
18401 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 780-2010
Grades: K-12
| 1,076 students
Bright Futures Academy Riverside
Special Education School
9994 County Farm Rd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 373-3795
Grades: 1-12
| 63 students
Somerset Educational Services
Special Education School
(1)
17241 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-4405
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Riverside, California

Riverside, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1189 Iowa Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 719-3738
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
9021 Hastings Blvd
Riverside, CA 92509
(909) 685-6463
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
3532 Monroe St
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 687-0077
Grades: PK-12
| 644 students
9265 Audrey Street
Riverside, CA 92503
(909) 688-8021
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
Growing Place (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
4259 Jurupa Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 686-8134
Grades: PK-1
| 172 students
6696 Via Vista Drive
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
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
10493 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 359-5437
Grades: PK-3
| 45 students
17355 Mcallister St
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 735-1220
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
Po Box 52650
Riverside, CA 92517
Grades: 1-12
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Riverside, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Riverside, CA include La Sierra Academy, Woodcrest Christian Day School, and Woodcrest Christian School System.
How many private high schools are located in Riverside?
8 private high schools are located in Riverside.
How diverse are private high schools in Riverside?
Riverside private high schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Riverside?
75% of private high schools in Riverside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Riverside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Riverside include: Carnegie Schools-riverside vs. Bethel Christian Schools

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