California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 829 private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) serving 252,010 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California include Oakwood School, Foothill Country Day School, and Hollywood Schoolhouse.
The average tuition cost is $18,515, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,229.
65% of private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 829

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 829

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California (2026-27)

Brandeis Marin Photo
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Jewish
180 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
(1)
California Crosspoint Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 30
Christian
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
(24)
Cambrian Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
(13)
Campbell Hall Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
(13)
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
(17)
Clairbourn School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
(18)
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)
Foothill Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
(12)
Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
(4)
Fusion Academy Berkeley Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
811 University Ave, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
(1)
Fusion Academy Cupertino Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
19638 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 230
Cupertino, CA 95014
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Irvine Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
(3)
Fusion Academy Marin Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Grace Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
(2)
Highlands Christian Schools Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 467 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1900 Monterey Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 873-4090
Hollywood Schoolhouse Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
1233 North McCaddden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-1320
(1)
Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
(23)
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 612 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
5515 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-3651
(4)
Laurel Springs School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 41
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
(6)
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 20
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
(6)
Legacy Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Christian
420 Allegan Circle
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-5976
Los Encinos School Photo
Gr: K-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
17100 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 990-1006
(2)
Lycee Francais de San Francisco Photo
Gr: 6-12
Sports: 6
1201 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-5232
Marin Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1370 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Merryhill Preschool of San Jose - Berryessa Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 404-5749
(2)
Merryhill Private School of Midtown Sacramento Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 355 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
2600 V St
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 347-4934
(1)
Merryhill Private School of Milpitas Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 503 students
Sports: 3
1500 Yosemite Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 413-1471
Mission Basilica School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
Oakwood School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 822 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 46
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
(5)
Orion International Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 5
11255 Central Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 999-0025
Pacific Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 25
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
(9)
Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
(37)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California include Oakwood School, Foothill Country Day School, and Hollywood Schoolhouse.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in California?
829 private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in California.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $18,515, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,229.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California?
California private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are religiously affiliated in California?
65% of private elementary schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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