Westridge School Photo - Westridge is an independent, forward-thinking girls school for students in grades 4-12. We are committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders.

California Private Elementary Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars

The average private elementary school in California offers 8 extracurriculars (2025).
The private elementary school in California offering the most extracurriculars is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, offering 83 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 21 83 Avg. Extra Offered: 33

California Private Elementary Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2025)

School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Extra-curriculars: 83
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Rank: #22.
Extra-curriculars: 82
Grades: 7-12
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
Rank: #33.
La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla Country Day School Photo - LJCDS Library building and Design and Innovation Lab
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 52
Grades: NS-12
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Rank: #44.
Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Photo - HARKNESS LEARNING: Students build critical communication skills and critical thinking through student-centered discussion-based learning.
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 47
Grades: 6-12
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Rank: #55.
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(3)
Extra-curriculars: 45
Grades: K-12
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
Rank: #66.
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is an independent, forward-thinking girls school for students in grades 4-12. We are committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders.
All-girls
(4)
Extra-curriculars: 44
Grades: 4-12
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo
(6)
Extra-curriculars: 41
Grades: K-12
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Maranatha Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
(Christian)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 41
Grades: PK-12
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Rank: #99.
Mater Dei Catholic
Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 37
Grades: K-12
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Rank: #1010.
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 36
Grades: NS-8
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Rank: #1111.
Chadwick School
Chadwick School Photo
Extra-curriculars: 32
Grades: K-12
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 31
Grades: PK-12
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Loma Linda Academy
Loma Linda Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 31
Grades: NS-12
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Rank: #1414.
San Domenico School
San Domenico School Photo - Located on 515 acres in San Anselmo, California, our campus features state-of-the art academic facilities, a music conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium, one-acre organic garden, 2,358 solar panels, and six tennis courts. We are located 20 minutes north of San Francisco.
(15)
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: K-12
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: PK-8
2023 Nadeau Street
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-4965
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Saint Monica Preparatory
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: PK-12
1039 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 451-9801
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Valley Christian Schools
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: NS-12
7500 Inspiration Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-6262
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: 7-12
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Fremont Christian School
Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: PK-12
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Menlo School
Menlo School Photo
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: 6-12
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Valley Christian Elementary School
Valley Christian Elementary School Photo - Kindergarten Graduation
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: K-5
1450 Leigh Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 362-2652
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Rose Zhang, Class of 2021; AJGA World No. 1 Women Amateur Golfer; 2020 U.S Woman's Amateur Champion; Stanford University
(9)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: K-12
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St. Annes School
St. Annes School Photo - Class engaged in blended learning. Half of the class in direct instruction with the teacher, half engaged in personal digital learning on individual learning profiles on chromebooks.
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: K-8
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo
(Christian)
(26)
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: K-12
3119 W. 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 487-5437
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 6-12
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: 6-12
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle School Photo
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: K-8
2027 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Palm Valley School
Palm Valley School Photo
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: PK-12
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Extra-curriculars: 22
Grades: PK-12
1000 Paseo Grande
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-8990
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School Photo - Learning extends beyond the classroom at Saint Andrew's. Our students actively engage with the world around them, exploring new ideas, cultures, and perspectives together.
(Episcopal)
(9)
Extra-curriculars: 22
Grades: PK-8
13601 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3785
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Brentwood School
Brentwood School Photo
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: NS-12
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: NS-8
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Santa Barbara Middle School
Santa Barbara Middle School Photo - Every Friday morning at 6:45, anyone who choses, meets at the beach for a sunrise swim. We circle up as a community. The 9th graders read a quote for the week, then whomever wants to, runs in for a morning wake up plunge! After a few waves are ridden, the dip is followed by hot chocolate, coffee and donuts!
Alternative School
(14)
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: 6-9
1321 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 682-2989
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average number of extracurriculars offered by private elementary schools?
The California average number of extracurriculars by private elementary schools is 8 for 2025.
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The top ranked private elementary schools in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Flintridge Preparatory School and La Jolla Country Day School.

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