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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 740 private elementary schools offering summer programs serving 178,660 students in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in California include Foothill Country Day School, Oakwood School, and BASIS Independent Fremont.
The average tuition cost is $19,380, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,760.
44% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 740
  • # Students Served: 178,660

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 740
  • # Students Served: 178,660

Top Ranked California Private Elementary 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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Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus Photo
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
(3)
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BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
BASIS Independent Fremont
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 36
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
(1)
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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Photo
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students
Avg. class size: 15 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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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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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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Heritage Oak Private School Photo
Heritage Oak Private School
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
16971 Imperial Highway
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools offering summer programs in California include Foothill Country Day School, Oakwood School, and BASIS Independent Fremont.
How many private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in California?
740 private elementary schools offering summer programs are located in California.
How much do private elementary schools offering summer programs cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $19,380, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,760.
How diverse are private elementary schools offering summer programs in California?
California private elementary schools offering summer programs are approximately 50% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in California?
44% of private elementary schools offering summer programs in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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