For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,523 students in Upland, CA (there are 14 public schools, serving 9,461 public students). 14% 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, Carden Arbor View School, and Western Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked Upland Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1530 North San Antonio Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 982-9919
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
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 920-5185
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Tuition listed
100 West 9th Street
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 920-5858
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
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 981-4333
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1
235 E. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-0511
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
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
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
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 579-0170
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Upland, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain View Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
Po Box 1028
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 919-4420
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 919-4420
Gr: 1-11 | 22 students
St. Marks Episcopal School (Closed 2020)
(Episcopal)
330 E 16th St
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 920-5565
Upland, CA 91784
(909) 920-5565
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Young People Corporation Academy (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
571 N Central Ave
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 802-2800
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
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
123 Teachers
55,539 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)
1263
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,196
$18,165
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,980
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,750
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
156 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
11%
11%
# Hispanic Students
289 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
53 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
498 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
33%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,500 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
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
33%
29%
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, Carden Arbor View School, and Western Christian High 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?
14% of all K-12 students in Upland are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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