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Best California Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 649 catholic private schools serving 203,731 students in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.

The catholic private schools in California include All Souls World Language Catholic School, Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, and Mayfield Senior School.

The average tuition cost is $10,613, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,579.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 649
# Students Served: 203,731

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 649
# Students Served: 203,731

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in California?

The catholic private schools in California include All Souls World Language Catholic School, Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, and Mayfield Senior School.

How many catholic private schools are located in California?

649 catholic private schools are located in California.

How much do catholic private schools cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $10,613, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,579.

How diverse are catholic private schools in California?

California catholic private schools are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.

California Catholic Private School Trends

649

Private Schools

203,731

Students

$10,613

Avg. Tuition

59%

Students of Color

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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