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Best Upland Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Western Christian High School, St. Joseph School, and Carden Arbor View School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
38% of private schools in Upland, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Upland Private Schools (2025-26)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Upland, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Upland, CA include Western Christian High School, St. Joseph 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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