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

Top 5 Best San Bernardino Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,890 students in San Bernardino, CA (there are 79 public schools, serving 45,995 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 Aquinas High School, Trinity Classical Academy, and Dikaios Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
57% of private schools in San Bernardino, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Bernardino Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Dikaios Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
2898 N. G. Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 881-8310
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
Gateway Education Center
(Pentecostal)
(1)
4380 N 4th Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 882-2080
Grades: K-12
| 69 students
Lifestone Academy
Montessori School
4835 Hallmark Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-8100
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Trinity Classical Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5395 N F St
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 882-6567
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Del Rosa Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1333 E 39th St
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 882-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Eagle Valley School
Special Education School
2915 Little Mountain Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 886-1691
Grades: 5-12
| 38 students
Holy Rosary Academy
(Catholic)
2620 N Arrowhead Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 886-1088
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
855 E Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 889-0700
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
Oak Tree Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
680 W 40th St
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 882-6979
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
The Rock Christian School
(Christian)
2345 S Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 825-8887
Grades: K-12
| 207 students
Spectrum Schools San Gorgonio
Special Education School
2299 Pacific St
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 388-6524
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Teddy Bear Tymes #2
Daycare / Preschool
900 E Gilbert St Blg 8
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(909) 387-0550
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Bernardino, California

San Bernardino, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3012 N. Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 883-9168
Grades: NS-3
| 60 students
1510 W 16th St
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 887-5413
Grades: K-9
| 187 students
1671 N Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 886-2410
Grades: K-6
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Bernardino, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Bernardino, CA include Aquinas High School, Trinity Classical Academy, and Dikaios Christian Academy.
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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