Top 20 Best California Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 63 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 16,591 students in California.
The best top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in California include Idyllwild Arts Academy, Western Christian Academy and Renaissance Academy.
The average tuition cost is $23,783, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $21,960.
30% of private high schools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked California Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to approximately 270 students from 30 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Western Christian Academy
Western Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Grades: PK-12
| 749 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
Mentoring Academy
Mentoring Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
The Oxbow School
The Oxbow School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
530 3rd Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6000
Grades: 10-12
| 45 students
Quest Forward High School
Quest Forward High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 387-1663
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Archbishop Mitty High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
5000 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Areteem Institute
Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.
Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Grades: 4-12
| students
Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School Photo - Weekly Memory Time - K-Prep
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: 1-12
| 417 students
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Highland Hall Waldorf School Photo - Our classrooms contain furniture made of natural materials and slate chalkboards.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Grades: PK-12
| 219 students
International School of Los Angeles - Burbank
Special Program Emphasis
1105 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 900-1895
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Lydian Academy
Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.
Special Program Emphasis
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Grades: 5-12
| 29 students
Minato Gakuen School Office
Special Program Emphasis
9150 Chesapeake Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-0434
Grades: 1-12
| 432 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 853 students
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Grades: PK-12
| 307 students
Pasadena Waldorf School
Pasadena Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf students play team sports!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Grades: NS-12
| 340 students
The Quarry Lane School
The Quarry Lane School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 829-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,031 students
Renaissance Academy
Renaissance Academy Photo - Summer Camp
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
325 N. Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 693-1308
Grades: 1-12
| 82 students
Sacramento Waldorf School
Sacramento Waldorf School Photo - Sacramento Waldorf High School provides a comprehensive education, an academic and arts-infused curriculum within a community of passionate students, dedicated teachers, and involved parents.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 361-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 459 students
St. Genevieve High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
13967 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
St. John Paul II St.em Academy
St. John Paul II St.em Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
465 E Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 972-1400
Grades: 9
| 14 students
Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
4660 Eastus Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 378-8190
Grades: PK-9
| 364 students
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Math
Special Program Emphasis
3327 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Grades: 1-12
| 2,150 students
Silicon Valley International School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Grades: PK-12
| 685 students
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
TechProtege, LLC
TechProtege, LLC Photo - 6-year-old Jared solving Algebra "Quadratic Equations" at TechProtege. In just 11 months at TechProtege, Jared has advanced from 3rd Grade Math all the way to 9th Grade Math-- even while only in 1st Grade at his regular school!
Special Program Emphasis
10250 Constellation Blvd - 23rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Grades: 5-10
| students
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula Photo - Tenth grade students learn computer modeling with the program Stella, as part of their technology class.
Special Program Emphasis
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
Waldorf School-peninsula
Special Program Emphasis
180 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 331 students
Westcliff Preparatory Academy
Westcliff Preparatory Academy Photo - Change the way your child gets their education.
Special Program Emphasis
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Wilshire Private School
Wilshire Private School Photo - WPS
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4900 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 937-2083
Grades: K-9
| 1,446 students
Abundant Joy Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1420 Oasis Ln
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
Grades: 2-10
| 8 students
The Alexandria Academy
The Alexandria Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
21781 Ventura Blvd, APT 203
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(805) 341-2574
Grades: 1-12
| 54 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in California?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in California include Idyllwild Arts Academy, Western Christian Academy and Renaissance Academy.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in California?
63 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in California.
How much do private high schools with special program emphasis cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $23,783, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $21,960.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in California?
California private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in California?
30% of private high schools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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