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California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 46 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 14,454 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 Viewpoint School, Park Day School, and Westridge School.
The average tuition cost is $37,693, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,172.
35% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 46

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 46

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

Park Day School Photo
Park Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
(33)
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Echo Horizon School Photo
Echo Horizon School
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students
Sports: 4
3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-2442
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Map of Bentley School
Bentley School
Gr: K-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
(3)
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The Bishop's School Photo
The Bishop's School
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)
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Central Valley Christian Academy Photo
Central Valley Christian Academy
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)
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Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
Convent & Stuart Hall
Gr: K-12
Sports: 16
Catholic
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
(2)
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Map of Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students
Sports: 11
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
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Map of Flintridge Preparatory School
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
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Map of Hillsides Education Center
Hillsides Education Center
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
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Marin Horizon School Photo
Marin Horizon School
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)
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Map of New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus
New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Islamic
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
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Map of The Nueva School
The Nueva School
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Specialized Curriculum
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
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Map of Ojai Valley School
Ojai Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
(4)
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Map of Polytechnic School
Polytechnic School
Gr: K-12 | 871 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1030 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
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Map of Queen Of All Saints School
Queen Of All Saints School
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Catholic
2391 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
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Map of St. Elisabeth School
St. Elisabeth School
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Catholic
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
(3)
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St. Johns Episcopal School Photo
St. Johns Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
(6)
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Map of San Francisco Day School
San Francisco Day School
Gr: K-8 | 415 students
350 Masonic Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 586-3602
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Map of Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Jewish
3630 Afton Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
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Southwestern Academy Photo
Southwestern Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
2800 MONTEREY ROAD
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
(2)
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Stevenson School Carmel Campus Photo
Stevenson School Carmel Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
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Map of Town School For Boys
Town School For Boys
Gr: K-8 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
All-boys
2750 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 746-1114
(1)
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Map of Viewpoint School
Viewpoint School
Gr: K-12 | 1,159 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
23620 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
(2)
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Map of West Hollywood College Preparatory School
West Hollywood College Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
1317 N Crescent Heights Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7900
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Westridge School Photo
Westridge School
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)
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Map of Wildwood School-secondary
Wildwood School-secondary
Gr: K-12 | 693 students
11811 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-7189
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Alta Vista School Photo
Alta Vista School
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
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Map of Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Gr: 3-12 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Special Education School
1722 S Lewis Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
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Map of Cook Education Center
Cook Education Center
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students
Special Education School
2255 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
34570 Monte Vista Dr
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
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Crestmont School Photo
Crestmont School
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
6226 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 237-4164
(2)
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Crowden School Photo
Crowden School
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
1475 Rose St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
(1)
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Map of The East Bay School
The East Bay School
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students
Sports: 5
All-boys
2340 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 621-3272
(4)
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Escuela Plus Elementary School Photo
Escuela Plus Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
3740 Don Felipe Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 903-6049
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include Viewpoint School, Park Day School, and Westridge School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in California?
46 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in California.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $37,693, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,172.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California?
California private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in California?
35% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
46
Private Schools
14,454
Students
$37,693
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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