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Best California Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 29 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 11,618 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.

The private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include Convent & Stuart Hall, Drew School, and The Bishop's School.

The average tuition cost is $47,361, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,285.

28% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Drew School Photo - Drew School believes in teenagers - their ideas, their dreams, their opinions, and their potential. That's why we've created a high school community that challenges the traditional definition of success and celebrates achievement one student at a time.

The Bishop's School Photo - Athletics are more than healthy competition at Bishop's. They are a way of life. League titles are terrific (and we have plenty), but we cheer just as loudly for that first at-bat and the last runner in, because we want you in the game. Any game. And not just for now, but for good.

Urban School Of San Francisco Photo - Urban's new Oak Street Campus (Mark Salkind Center).

Westridge School Photo - At Westridge, we emphasize "making" music over "playing" music. While many schools can deliver a stellar performance, few can boast our unique blend of harmony, process, and creativity. Learn more at www.westridge.org/music.

Central Valley Christian Academy Photo - MAA is dedicated to a Christ-like atmosphere. This sculpture reminds us of the influence Christ.

Southwestern Academy Photo - San Marino Campus

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