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Best California Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 55 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 16,605 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include The Branson School, Drew School, and Park Day School.
The average tuition cost is $41,301, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,344.
35% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in California (2026-27)

Drew School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
(4)
Park Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
(33)
Westridge School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 48
All-girls
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
(4)
Echo Horizon School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students
Sports: 4
3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-2442
Map of Bentley School
Gr: K-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
(3)
The Bishop's School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
(3)
Map of The Branson School
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Central Valley Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
(1)
Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
Gr: K-12
Sports: 16
Catholic
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
(2)
Map of Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students
Sports: 11
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Map of Flintridge Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 530 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 82
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
Map of Hillsides Education Center
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Marin Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 42
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2808
Marin Horizon School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
(8)
Map of New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Islamic
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Map of The Nueva School
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Map of Ojai Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
(4)
Map of Polytechnic School
Gr: K-12 | 871 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1030 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
Map of Queen Of All Saints School
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Catholic
2391 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
(1)
Map of Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include The Branson School, Drew School, and Park Day School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in California?
55 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in California.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $41,301, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,344.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California?
California private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in California?
35% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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