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Oldest Private Elementary Schools in California

The average private elementary school in California was founded around 1972 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in California is San Domenico School, founded in 1850.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # CA Schools Ranked: 1,755
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1850–1885
  • CA School Avg.: 1971
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # CA Schools Ranked: 1,755
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1850–1885
  • CA School Avg.: 1971
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — California (year founded range: 1850–1885, avg 1971)
Year Founded Range: 1850 1894 Avg. Year Founded: 1878

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in California (2026-27)

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San Domenico School Photo
#1San Domenico School
Gr: K-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 30
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
(15)
1850year founded
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Map of Edgewood Center For Children & Families
#2Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1801 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
1851year founded
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Map of St. Dominic Elementary School
#3St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 322 students
Catholic
935 E 5th St
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1266
1854year founded
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Map of St. Ignatius College Preparatory
#4St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Gr: 6-12 | 1,563 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
1855year founded
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St. Clare School Photo
#5St. Clare School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
750 Washington St
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 246-6797
1856year founded
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Map of Mount St. Marys Academy
#6Mount St. Marys Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
400 S Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
1859year founded
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Map of Beth Israel Day School/bill & Sid Rubin Preschool
#7Beth Israel Day School/bill & Sid Rubin Preschool
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Jewish
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
1861year founded
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Holy Cross School Photo
#8Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
(4)
1862year founded
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Map of The Hamlin School
#9The Hamlin School
Gr: K-8 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-girls
2120 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
1863year founded
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Map of St. Vincent Ferrer School
#10St. Vincent Ferrer School
Gr: K-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
420 Florida St
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 642-4311
1868year founded
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St. Mary School Photo
#11St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
7900 Church St
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-2827
(1)
1871year founded
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Map of St. Rita's School
#12St. Rita's School
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Catholic
5165 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-0109
(4)
1875year founded
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Old Mission School Photo
#13Old Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
761 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
1876year founded
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Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
#14St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
Catholic
1500 E 15th St
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 534-3334
1877year founded
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St. Peter's School Photo
#15St. Peter's School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1266 Florida St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-8662
(1)
1878year founded
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St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
#16 St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
1881year founded
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Map of Childrens Home Of Stockton
#17Childrens Home Of Stockton
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
430 N Pilgrim St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
1882year founded
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Map of Lincoln Child Center
#18(T18–T19)Lincoln Child Center
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
1883year founded
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St. John's Lutheran School Photo
#18(T18–T19)St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 847 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
154 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
(1)
1883year founded
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Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo
#20Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
1885year founded
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Map of Holy Rosary Catholic School
#21 Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
1886year founded
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Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
#22(T22–T23)Convent & Stuart Hall
Gr: K-12
Sports: 16
Catholic
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
(2)
1887year founded
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Head Royce School Photo
#22(T22–T23)Head Royce School
Gr: K-12 | 877 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
(1)
1887year founded
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mSt. Brigid School Photo
#24(T24–T25)mSt. Brigid School
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
1888year founded
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St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo
#24(T24–T25)St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
(9)
1888year founded
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Map of Marlborough School
#26(T26–T28)Marlborough School
Gr: 7-12 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
250 S Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
1889year founded
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St. Catherine's Academy Photo
#26(T26–T28)St. Catherine's Academy
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-boys (Catholic)
215 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-1363
(2)
1889year founded
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Map of St. Raphael School
#26(T26–T28)St. Raphael School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
1889year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
#29Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Catholic
2109 Sichel St
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-4177
(1)
1890year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Parish School
#30Sacred Heart Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
670 College St
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4157
1891year founded
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The Harker School Lower School Photo
#31(T31–T34)The Harker School Lower School
Gr: K-5 | 643 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600
(2)
1893year founded
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The Harker School Middle School Photo
#31(T31–T34)The Harker School Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 7
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 248-2510
1893year founded
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The Harker School Upper School Photo
#31(T31–T34)The Harker School Upper School
Gr: K-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 345-9207
1893year founded
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Map of St. Elizabeth Elementary School
#31(T31–T34)St. Elizabeth Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 251 students
Catholic
1516 33rd Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-7392
1893year founded
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Map of St. Anthony - Immaculate Conception School
#35St. Anthony - Immaculate Conception School
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
299 Precita Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-2008
1894year founded
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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 1972 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools in California include San Domenico School, Edgewood Center For Children & Families and St. Dominic Elementary School.

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