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Best San Pablo Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 275 students in San Pablo, CA (there are 15 public schools, serving 7,214 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in San Pablo, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in San Pablo, CA is St. Paul School.
20% of private schools in San Pablo, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked San Pablo Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul School
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(Catholic)
1825 Church Lane
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 233-3080
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation
Special Education School
4138 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500
Gr: Inquire with school | 44 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Canterbury School
3120 Shane Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-5050
Gr: 1-8 | 41 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3891 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 222-3070
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
Special Education School
16330 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-4494
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Pablo, California

San Pablo, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2375 Aberdeen Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 223-6079
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Cheim School, Inc. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2853 Groom Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 243-2360
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students

Overview

This Town (San Pablo)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
275 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
72%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,100
$18,165

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
44 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
43 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
15%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 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
125 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
44%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in San Pablo, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in San Pablo, CA is St. Paul School.
How many private schools are located in San Pablo?
5 private schools are located in San Pablo.
How diverse are private schools in San Pablo?
San Pablo private schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Pablo go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in San Pablo are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Pablo?
20% of private schools in San Pablo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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