Private School Review - Established 2003
Stratford School San Bruno El Camino
Stratford School San Bruno Crestmoor Canyon
Highlands Christian Schools

San Bruno Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,638 students in San Bruno, CA, 30% of all K-12 students in San Bruno, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
29% of private schools in San Bruno, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $19,847
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 53%
  • View San Bruno, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $19,847
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 53%
  • View San Bruno, CA School Trends

Top Ranked San Bruno Private Schools (2026-27)

Highlands Christian Schools Photo
Highlands Christian Schools
Gr: NS-8 | 467 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1900 Monterey Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 873-4090
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Stratford School San Bruno Crestmoor Canyon Photo
Stratford School San Bruno Crestmoor Canyon
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students
Extracurriculars: 6
2322 Crestmoor Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 719-8197
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Stratford School San Bruno El Camino Photo
Stratford School San Bruno El Camino
Gr: PK | 144 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 897-1481
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Map of Happy Hall School
Happy Hall School
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
233 Santa Inez Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
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Map of St. Robert Catholic School
St. Robert Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Catholic
345 Oak Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-5065
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Map of Stratford School
Stratford School
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students
2322 Crestmoor Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 837-9222
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Map of Wings Learning Center
Wings Learning Center
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
2500 Cottonwood Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
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San Bruno, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+133.3% (+4 schools) 10-yr
1,638
Students
+70.3% (+676 students) 10-yr
$19,847
Avg. Tuition
-20.9% (-$5,252) 2-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
-9.1% (-2 students) 10-yr
53%
Students of Color
-30.3% (-23.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Bruno)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,909 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSan Bruno, CA Total Schools
20257
20247
20236
20224
20214
20204
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
1,638 Students
659,129 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025234180179
2024234175172
2023264181174
2022345189185
2021345185180
2020345179171
2019345179175
2018348173172
2017350179180
2016321173178
2015321162167
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% Students of Color
53%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202553%51%34%
202453%51%34%
202374%50%33%
202276%48%33%
202176%48%32%
202076%48%32%
201973%48%31%
201874%47%31%
201776%50%32%
201676%49%32%
201576%49%32%
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0.68
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.680.740.65
20240.680.740.65
20230.690.740.65
20220.720.730.64
20210.720.730.64
20200.720.730.64
20190.720.730.63
20180.720.730.63
20170.710.720.61
20160.720.720.61
20150.720.720.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
280 Students
71,779 Students
% Asian Students
22%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202523%11%5%
202423%11%5%
202325%11%5%
202235%10%4%
202135%10%4%
202035%10%4%
201934%10%4%
201834%10%4%
201732%10%4%
201635%10%4%
201535%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%16%9%
20242%16%9%
20237%16%9%
202212%16%8%
202112%16%9%
202012%16%9%
201911%16%8%
201811%17%8%
20179%17%8%
201610%17%8%
201510%17%8%
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# Black Students
20 Students
30,222 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
366 Students
235,744 Students
% White Students
29%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%37%52%
202429%37%52%
202321%38%52%
202217%40%54%
202117%40%54%
202017%40%54%
201919%41%56%
201819%41%56%
201720%43%58%
201622%43%58%
201522%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
544 Students
188,115 Students
% of Others Students
44%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202544%29%26%
202444%29%26%
202346%28%25%
202235%28%25%
202135%27%25%
202035%27%24%
201935%26%24%
201835%26%23%
201738%24%22%
201632%24%22%
201532%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
118 Teachers
55,647 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201617:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201715
2024131715
2023131715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201715
2016181715
2015221715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,847
$17,579

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearSan Bruno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$19,847$18,076$15,012
2024$25,099$17,195$13,254
2023$25,099$16,660$12,626
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Bruno, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Bruno, CA include Stratford School, Happy Hall School, and St. Robert Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in San Bruno?
7 private schools are located in San Bruno.
How diverse are private schools in San Bruno?
San Bruno private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in San Bruno go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in San Bruno are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Bruno?
29% of private schools in San Bruno are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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