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Best California Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,121 private schools offering summer programs serving 250,660 students in California.
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School, and Campbell Hall.
The average tuition cost is $18,673, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
43% of private schools offering summer programs in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1121
  • # Students Served: 250,660

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1121
  • # Students Served: 250,660

Top Ranked California Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2026-27)

Action Day Elementary School Photo
Action Day Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
3500 Amber Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 248-2464
(1)
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BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School Photo
BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 36
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
(1)
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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School Photo
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 83
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
(1)
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California Crosspoint Academy Photo
California Crosspoint Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 30
Christian
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
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Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online Photo
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
(24)
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Cambrian Academy Photo
Cambrian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
(13)
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Campbell Hall Photo
Campbell Hall
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
(11)
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Carondelet High School Photo
Carondelet High School
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 42
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
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Challenger School - Middlefield Photo
Challenger School - Middlefield
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
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Clairbourn School Photo
Clairbourn School
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
(18)
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Dunn School Photo
Dunn School
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 12
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
(5)
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Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto Photo
Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
(3)
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Excelsior School Photo
Excelsior School
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
(2)
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Foothill Country Day School Photo
Foothill Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
(12)
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Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo Photo
Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Irvine Photo
Fusion Academy Irvine
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
(3)
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Fusion Academy Marin Photo
Fusion Academy Marin
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
(2)
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The Harker School Upper School Photo
The Harker School Upper School
Gr: K-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 345-9207
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering summer programs in California?
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School, BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School, and Campbell Hall.
How many private schools offering summer programs are located in California?
1,121 private schools offering summer programs are located in California.
How much do private schools offering summer programs cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $18,673, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools offering summer programs in California?
California private schools offering summer programs are approximately 51% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in California?
43% of private schools offering summer programs in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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