For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,806 students in San Mateo, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in San Mateo, CA include Wherry Academy, Junipero Serra High School and The Nueva School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
14% of private high schools in San Mateo, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked San Mateo Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy San Mateo
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Junipero Serra High School
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 853 students
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
Grades: K-12
| students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Stanbridge Academy
Special Education School
515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 375-5860
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 375-5860
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
San Mateo, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Newton (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis
1157 Chess Drive Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
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, Junipero Serra High School and The Nueva School.
How many private high schools are located in San Mateo, CA?
7 private high schools are located in San Mateo, CA.
How diverse are private high schools in San Mateo, CA?
San Mateo, CA private high schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Mateo, CA?
14% of private high schools in San Mateo, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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