For the 2025 school year, there are 48 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 15,179 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include Westridge School, The Bishop's School, and Convent & Stuart Hall.
The average tuition cost is $37,516, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,341.
33% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in California (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 15 students
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Acceptance rate listed
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Convent & Stuart Hall![Convent & Stuart Hall Photo Convent & Stuart Hall Photo]()

(Catholic)
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Gr: K-12 Sports: 16 Tuition listed
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 student Tuition listed
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
Gr: 7-12 | 530 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 82 Tuition listed
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Tuition listed
1030 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
2391 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 student
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Tuition listed
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
350 Masonic Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 586-3602
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 586-3602
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Tuition listed
3630 Afton Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Tuition listed
2800 MONTEREY ROAD
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2750 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 746-1114
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 746-1114
Gr: K-8 | 414 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Viewpoint School
(2)
23620 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Gr: K-12 | 1,159 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1317 N Crescent Heights Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7900
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
11811 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-7189
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-7189
Gr: K-12 | 693 students
Alta Vista School![Alta Vista School Photo - At Alta Vista School, every student is a scientist from day one. We equip them with tools to explore, solve problems, and gain knowledge, sparking a lifelong passion for discovery. Alta Vista School Photo - At Alta Vista School, every student is a scientist from day one. We equip them with tools to explore, solve problems, and gain knowledge, sparking a lifelong passion for discovery.]()

Special Program Emphasis
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Special Education School
1722 S Lewis Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Cook Education Center
Special Education School
2255 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
34570 Monte Vista Dr
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6226 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 237-4164
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 237-4164
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1475 Rose St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2340 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 621-3272
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 621-3272
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Show 13 more private schools in California (out of 48 total schools)
Loading...
Recent Articles

7 Ways Kids Can Avoid Summer Brain Drain
The summer "Brain Drain," also known as the "Summer Slide" is a term commonly used by educators and parents alike to describe the learning loss that takes place for many students during summer months. We polled the experts and found the 7 best ways parents and kids can combat the problem head on.

What's Being Taught?
This article examines the academic offerings in American private high schools, discussing graduation requirements, college preparation, accreditation, and advanced programs like AP and IB. It emphasizes the importance of understanding a school's curriculum when choosing the right educational environment for a child.

Waldorf Schools
Waldorf schools offer a well thought out approach to K-12 education.