Top The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Private Schools in California

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For the 2021 school year, there are 15 top private schools in California belonging to the The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), serving 4,749 students.
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) is the public voice for college-preparatory boarding schools and the central resource for boarding school education. We serve roughly 300 boarding schools across the United States, Canada, and abroad. TABS is the one-stop, indispensable resource for educators seeking training, research, guidance, and support on all issues pertaining to the residential school experience.
You can also find more schools membership associations in California.

Top The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Private Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Villanova Preparatory School
    Villanova Preparatory School Photo - In this supportive environment steeped in Catholic values, students are comfortable taking risks, trying something new and learning more about the individual throughout their Villanova experience.
    (Roman Catholic)
     12096 N Ventura Avenue
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805) 646-1464
    Grades: 9-12 | 220 students
  • Archbishop Riordan High School
    Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's recently-renovated gym. Riordan's basketball team nabbed its 15th CCS basketball title in the recent 2017-18 season.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     175 Phelan Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94112
    (415) 586-8200
    Grades: 9-12 | 820 students
  • The Athenian School
     2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
    Danville, CA 94506
    (925) 837-5375
    Grades: 6-12 | 543 students
  • Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (2)
     8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805) 646-4343
    Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
  • Cate School
    Cate School Photo - Sunset Bench
    1960 Cate Mesa Road
    Carpinteria, CA 93013
    (805) 684-4127
    Grades: 9-12 | 297 students
  • Dunn School
    Dunn School Photo - The outdoor education program at Dunn School fosters greater self-awareness through physical challenges and leadership experiences in the outdoors.
    (4)
     2555 West Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805) 688-6471
    Grades: 6-12 | 256 students
  • Idyllwild Arts
    Idyllwild Arts Photo - Krone Library is home to countless resources and study spaces for IAA students as well as the College Counseling Office. Our College Counseling staff work with our students throughout their time at the Academy, helping them prepare for the next step in their artistic journey.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (1)
     52500 Temecula Rd
    Idyllwild, CA 92549
    (951) 659-2171
    Grades: 9-12 | 290 students
  • Midland School
    Midland School Photo - Small class sizes, a student body under 100, and rigorous curricula make for a compelling academic experience. Students connect with their teachers, their peers, and the world.
    5100 Figueroa Mountain Rd
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805) 688-5114
    Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
  • Oakland Montessori School
    Montessori School
     3625 Fruitvale Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94602
    (510) 482-3111
    Grades: PK | 27 students
  • Ojai Valley School
    (4)
     723 El Paseo Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805) 646-1423
    Grades: PK-12 | 294 students
  • San Domenico School
    San Domenico School Photo - Located on 515 acres in San Anselmo, California, our campus features state-of-the art academic facilities, a music conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium, one-acre organic garden, 2,358 solar panels, and six tennis courts. We are located 20 minutes north of San Francisco.
    (3)
     1500 Butterfield Road
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
    (415) 258-1900
    Grades: K-12 | 554 students
  • Santa Catalina School
    Santa Catalina School Photo - The Marine Ecology Research Program on their summer trip to Hawaii.
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831) 655-9300
    Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
  • The Thacher School
    The Thacher School Photo - In courses designed for intellectual and creative expansion, students and teachers meet in seminar circles, studios, and laboratories to create a learning environment that is vigorous and supportive, galvanizing and nurturing.
    5025 Thacher Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805) 640-3210
    Grades: 9-12 | 257 students
  • The Webb Schools
    The Webb Schools Photo - Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, our campus setting provides easy access to hiking, snorkeling, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures.
    Special Program Emphasis
     1175 West Baseline Road
    Claremont, CA 91711
    (909) 482-5214
    Grades: 9-12 | 410 students
  • Woodside Priory School - The Priory
    Woodside Priory School - The Priory Photo - The Priory is a Benedictine Catholic, independent college preparatory school for grades 6-12.
    (Roman Catholic)
     302 Portola Road
    Portola Valley, CA 94028
    (650) 851-8223
    Grades: 6-12 | 375 students
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