Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.

Best California Private Schools Offering Rugby Sport (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 private schools offering rugby as an interscholastic sport serving 18,547 students in California.
The top ranked offering rugby sport private schools in California include Bishop Odowd High School, Francis Parker School, and Archbishop Riordan High School.
The average tuition cost is $21,282, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,027.
85% of private schools offering rugby sport in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Private Schools Offering Rugby Sport in California (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Archbishop Riordan High School
Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym.
(Catholic)
175 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Bishop Odowd High School
Bishop Odowd High School Photo - Our rigorous Academics prepare students for the challenges they will face at our country's best schools.
(Catholic)
(2)
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
Cathedral Catholic High School
Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.
(Catholic)
(1)
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 student Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Christian Brothers High School
Christian Brothers High School Photo
(Catholic)
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
De La Salle High School
De La Salle High School Photo - De La Salle High School sign at the front of campus.
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.
(3)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International School of Los Angeles - Burbank
Special Program Emphasis
1105 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 900-1895
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank Photo - The International School of Orange County is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The International School of Orange County is the Orange County campus of the International School of Los Angeles which was established in 1978 by visionaries of varied cultural backgrounds.
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
1838 N. Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92865
(818) 900-1895
Gr: 6-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Junipero Serra High School
Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 58 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange Lutheran High School
Orange Lutheran High School Photo - Strengthened by Faith. Prepared for Life.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Saint Mary's High School
Saint Mary's High School Photo
(Catholic)
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Joaquin Memorial High School
(Catholic)
1406 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 268-9251
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Santa Fe Christian Schools
Santa Fe Christian Schools Photo - Named one of the best private Christian schools in San Diego, we take a comprehensive approach to education. In our high school, middle school, elementary school, and kindergarten, you will find our exceptional faculty come together to challenge, inspire, and mentor each student. Our rigorous curriculum allows students to explore their passions and talents while emphasizing the wonder of God.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(14)
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
Gr: K-12 | 1,090 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Servite High School
Servite High School Photo - The Alumni Garden is a patio surrounded by triangular glass installations that list every graduate of Servite by class year. It is a gathering place for alumni reunions, socials and sharing Servite memories.
All-boys (Catholic)
1952 West La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 774-7575
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools Photo
(Calvinist)
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Gr: PK-12 | 1,285 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mater Dei Catholic
Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.
(Catholic)
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
St. James Parish Day School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1325 Monterey Rd
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9606
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 54 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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