The average private elementary school in California was founded around 1971 (2025).
The oldest private elementary school in California is St. Victor Elementary School, founded in 1108.
Year Founded Range: 1108
1893
Avg. Year Founded: 1855
Oldest Private Elementary Schools in California (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Victor Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1108
Grades: PK-8
3150 Sierra Rd
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1850
Grades: K-12
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: 5-12
1801 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
Rank: #44.
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: K-8
935 E 5th St
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1266
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1266
Rank: #55.
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: 6-12
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
Rank: #66.
St. Clare School![St. Clare School Photo - Saint Clare School ~ Open Enrollment]( "St. Clare School Photo - Saint Clare School ~ Open Enrollment")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1856
Grades: PK-8
750 Washington St
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 246-6797
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 246-6797
Rank: #77.
Mount St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: K-8
400 S Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1861
Grades: PK-6
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-8
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
Rank: #1010.
The Hamlin School
All-girls
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: K-8
2120 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
Rank: #1111.
St. Vincent Ferrer School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: K-8
420 Florida St
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 642-4311
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 642-4311
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-8
7900 Church St
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-2827
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-2827
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1875
Grades: PK-8
5165 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-0109
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-0109
Rank: #1414.
Old Mission School![Old Mission School Photo - Welcome to Old Mission School]( "Old Mission School Photo - Welcome to Old Mission School")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: PK-8
761 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
Rank: #1515.
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: K-8
1500 E 15th St
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 534-3334
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 534-3334
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: K-8
1266 Florida St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-8662
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-8662
Rank: #1717.
St. Joseph Elementary School![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: PK-8
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Rank: #1818.
Childrens Home Of Stockton
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: 1-12
430 N Pilgrim St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: 2-9
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: NS-8
154 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
Rank: #2121.
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-8
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Rank: #2222.
Holy Rosary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Convent & Stuart Hall![Convent & Stuart Hall Photo]( "Convent & Stuart Hall Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: K-12
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: K-12
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
mSt. Brigid School![mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our school yard.]( "mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our school yard.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: K-8
2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Marlborough School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 7-12
250 S Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: K-8
215 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-1363
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-1363
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-8
2109 Sichel St
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-4177
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-4177
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School![Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School Photo - Monthly family liturgy at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church.]( "Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School Photo - Monthly family liturgy at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
741 Ware Avenue
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-8208
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-8208
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Sacred Heart Parish School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
670 College St
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4157
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4157
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-5
4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: 6-8
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 248-2510
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 248-2510
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private elementary schools founding year?
The California average private elementary schools founding year is 1971 for 2025.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools in California include St. Victor Elementary School, San Domenico School and Edgewood Center For Children & Families.
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