California Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 6,310 students in California.
The average tuition cost is $59,313, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,625.
25% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in California include The Athenian School, The Webb Schools, and Cate School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in California (2026-27)

Dunn School Photo
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)
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 24
Specialized Curriculum
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-2171
(9)
The Webb Schools Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 99
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Archbishop Riordan High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
175 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-8200
The Athenian School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Besant Hill School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
(2)
Map of Besant Hill School Of Happy Valley
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students
Specialized Curriculum
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 223-5698
Cate School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 48
All-girls (Catholic)
440 St. Katherine Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(626) 685-8300
(1)
Midland School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
5100 Figueroa Mountain Rd
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 686-2469
Map of Ojai Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
(4)
San Domenico School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 30
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
(16)
Santa Catalina School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-girls (Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
(6)
Southwestern Academy Photo
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)
Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 27
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
(1)
The Thacher School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 13
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Villanova Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
12096 N Ventura Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1464
Woodside Priory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Oakland Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK | 52 students
Montessori School
3625 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 482-3111
Map of Santa Susana School
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students
22280 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 709-9854

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in California include The Athenian School, The Webb Schools, and Cate School.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in California?
20 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in California.
How much do private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $59,313, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,625.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in California?
California private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in California?
25% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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