Aquinas High School Photo - Aquinas is a private Catholic college preparatory high school located in San Bernardino California.

Best San Bernardino Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,890 students in San Bernardino, CA (there are 79 public schools, serving 45,585 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in San Bernardino, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in San Bernardino, CA include Lifestone Academy, Gateway Education Center, and Aquinas High School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private schools in San Bernardino, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked San Bernardino Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aquinas High School
Aquinas High School Photo - Aquinas is a private Catholic college preparatory high school located in San Bernardino California.
(Catholic)
2772 Sterling Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 886-4659
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dikaios Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
2898 N. G. Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8310
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Education Center
(Pentecostal)
(1)
4380 N 4th Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 882-2080
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
Lifestone Academy
Montessori School
4835 Hallmark Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-8100
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
796 W 48th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 881-2416
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Classical Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5395 N F St
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 882-6567
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Del Rosa Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1333 E 39th St
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 882-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Tuition listed
Eagle Valley School
Special Education School
2915 Little Mountain Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 886-1691
Gr: 5-12 | 38 students
Holy Rosary Academy
(Catholic)
2620 N Arrowhead Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 886-1088
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
855 E Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 889-0700
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Oak Tree Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
680 W 40th St
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 882-6979
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Rock Christian School
(Christian)
2345 S Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 825-8887
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
Spectrum Schools San Gorgonio
Special Education School
2299 Pacific St
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6524
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Teddy Bear Tymes #2
Daycare / Preschool
900 E Gilbert St Blg 8
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(909) 387-0550
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
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San Bernardino, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3012 N. Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 883-9168
Gr: NS-3 | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1510 W 16th St
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 887-5413
Gr: K-9 | 187 students
1671 N Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 886-2410
Gr: K-6 | 93 students

Overview

This Town (San Bernardino)
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,890 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,116
$18,165
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$27.25 million
$34.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.74
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
71 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
596 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
16%
# Black Students
149 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
439 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
23%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
601 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
32%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in San Bernardino, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in San Bernardino, CA include Lifestone Academy, Gateway Education Center, and Aquinas High School.
How many private schools are located in San Bernardino?
14 private schools are located in San Bernardino.
How diverse are private schools in San Bernardino?
San Bernardino private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Bernardino go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in San Bernardino are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Bernardino?
57% of private schools in San Bernardino are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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