Western Christian High School Photo

Best Upland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,523 students in Upland, CA (there are 14 public schools, serving 9,780 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Upland, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Upland, CA include St. Joseph School, Western Christian High School, and Carden Arbor View School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
38% of private schools in Upland, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Upland Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carden Arbor View School
Carden Arbor View School Photo
(1)
1530 North San Antonio Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9919
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
905 N Campus Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 920-5185
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Tuition listed
Western Christian High School
Western Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
100 West 9th Street
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 920-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
BIC Community Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
845 W Arrow Hwy
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-4333
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1
Montessori Academy Of Upland
Montessori Academy Of Upland Photo
Montessori School
(1)
235 E. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-0511
Gr: PK-1 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Open Door
Special Program Emphasis
659 E 15th St Ste N
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 900-9342
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Stone Ridge Academy
Special Education School
20 W 7th St
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 581-8568
Gr: K-12 | 113 students
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1001 E 16th St
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 579-0170
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Upland, California

Upland, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 1028
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 919-4420
Gr: 1-11 | 22 students
330 E 16th St
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 920-5565
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
571 N Central Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 802-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students

Overview

This Town (Upland)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,523 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
123 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1262

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,196
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,980
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,750
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
11%
11%
# Hispanic Students
289 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
53 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
498 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
33%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
489 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
33%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Upland, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Upland, CA include St. Joseph School, Western Christian High School, and Carden Arbor View School.
How many private schools are located in Upland?
8 private schools are located in Upland.
How diverse are private schools in Upland?
Upland private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Upland go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Upland are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Upland?
38% of private schools in Upland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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