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California Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 541 catholic private elementary schools serving 145,859 students in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.

The catholic private elementary schools in California include Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin, and All Souls World Language Catholic School.

The average tuition cost is $8,927, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,229.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 541
# Students Served: 145,859

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 541
# Students Served: 145,859

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in California?

The catholic private elementary schools in California include Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin, and All Souls World Language Catholic School.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in California?

541 catholic private elementary schools are located in California.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $8,927, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,229.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in California?

California catholic private elementary schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.

California Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

541

Private Schools

145,859

Students

$8,927

Avg. Tuition

60%

Students of Color

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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