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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 702 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) serving 229,588 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California include Grace Christian School, Foothill Country Day School, and Campbell Hall.
The average tuition cost is $20,852, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,528.
63% of private 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 (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 702

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 702

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

Brandeis Marin Photo
Brandeis Marin
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)
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California Crosspoint Academy Photo
California Crosspoint Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 30
Christian
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
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Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online Photo
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online
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)
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Cambrian Academy Photo
Cambrian Academy
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)
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Campbell Hall Photo
Campbell Hall
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
(11)
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Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
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
(16)
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Carondelet High School Photo
Carondelet High School
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 42
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
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Clairbourn School Photo
Clairbourn School
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)
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Dunn School Photo
Dunn School
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)
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EF Academy Pasadena
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
(1)
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Excelsior School Photo
Excelsior School
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
(2)
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Foothill Country Day School Photo
Foothill Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
(12)
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Fusion Academy Irvine
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
(3)
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Fusion Academy Marin Photo
Fusion Academy Marin
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
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Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
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Grace Christian School
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)
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Highlands Christian Schools Photo
Highlands Christian Schools
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
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Hollywood Schoolhouse Photo
Hollywood Schoolhouse
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)
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Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
(23)
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Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo
Idyllwild Arts Academy
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California include Grace Christian School, Foothill Country Day School, and Campbell Hall.
How many private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in California?
702 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in California.
How much do private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $20,852, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,528.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in California?
California private 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 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are religiously affiliated in California?
63% of private 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).
704
Private Schools
229,588
Students
$20,852
Avg. Tuition
47%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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