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San Mateo Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,056 students in San Mateo, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
13% of private high schools in San Mateo, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,056
  • Average Tuition: $27,225
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 7 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View San Mateo, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,056
  • Average Tuition: $27,225
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 7 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View San Mateo, CA School Trends

Top Ranked San Mateo Private High Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo
Fusion Academy San Mateo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo
Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
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Junipero Serra High School Photo
Junipero Serra High School
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 58
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
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The Nueva School
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
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Wherry Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
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Fusion Academy - San Mateo
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
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Futures Academy - San Mateo
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
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Stanbridge Academy
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
Special Education School
515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 375-5860
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San Mateo, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Newton
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
Specialized Curriculum
1157 Chess Drive Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
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San Mateo, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,056
Students
$27,225
Avg. Tuition
7
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Mateo)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,121 Schools
# Students
2,056 Students
272,588 Students
% Students of Color
42%
50%
0.69
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
446 Students
35,014 Students
% Asian Students
22%
13%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
27 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
846 Students
115,563 Students
% White Students
42%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
568 Students
49,128 Students
% of Others Students
29%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
288 Teachers
26,992 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
62%
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
700
(Out of 1600)
1267
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,225
$23,667
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,967
$13,363
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in San Mateo, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Mateo, CA include Wherry Academy, The Nueva School, and Junipero Serra High School.
How many private high schools are located in San Mateo?
8 private high schools are located in San Mateo.
How diverse are private high schools in San Mateo?
San Mateo private high schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Mateo?
13% of private high schools in San Mateo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private high schools in San Mateo are often viewed compared to one another?

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