Oldest Private Elementary Schools in California

The average private elementary school in California was founded around 1973 (2024).
The oldest private elementary school in California is San Domenico School, founded in 1850.
Year Founded Range: 1850 1901 Avg. Year Founded: 1884

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in California (2024)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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)
Founding Date: 1850
Grades: K-12
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Rank: #22.
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: 6-12
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mission Dolores Academy
Mission Dolores Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1856
Grades: K-8
3371 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 346-9500
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Clare School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1856
Grades: PK-8
750 Washington St
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 246-6797
Rank: #55.
Mount St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: K-8
400 S Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
Rank: #66.
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo - Holy Cross School ~ 2019 Preschool -8th grade
(Catholic)
(4)
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-8
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-4447
Rank: #77.
The Hamlin School
All-girls
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: K-8
2120 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
Rank: #88.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-8
7900 Church St
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-2827
Rank: #99.
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
Rank: #1010.
St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: PK-8
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Rank: #1111.
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: NS-8
154 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
Rank: #1212.
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mount 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
Rank: #1313.
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Convent & Stuart Hall
Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: K-12
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Head Royce School
Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom
(1)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: K-12
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our school yard.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Vincent De Paul Continuation School
St. Vincent De Paul Continuation School Photo - Art Class
(Catholic)
(9)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: K-8
100 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Marlborough School
All-girls
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 7-12
250 S Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
St. Catherine's Academy
St. Catherine's Academy Photo - Our outstanding music department provides classroom instruction in music theory, music history, and musical experiences. Students are also welcome to play in the marching band and take private piano or guitar lessons.
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: K-8
215 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-1363
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Rank: #2121.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School
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
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
The Harker School
The Harker School Photo
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: 1-9
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 553-5700
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-5
4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: 6-8
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 248-2510
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: K-8
299 Precita Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-2008
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Fresno Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: PK-12
5397 E Olive Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5548
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: PK-8
215 S Eureka St
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 792-3958
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School Photo - St. Andrew Catholic School is a diverse, nurturing community that fosters faith development, intellectual curiosity, respect for others, and lifelong learning. St. Andrew
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: PK-8
42 Chestnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 796-7697
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: NS-12
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
St. Joseph Continuation School
St. Joseph Continuation School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: K-5
1200 W Holt Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 622-3365
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-8
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Moreland Notre Dame School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: K-8
133 Brennan St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-2051
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
San Antonio Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: K-8
1722 E 8th St
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 982-2301
Rank: #3535.
Santa Clara Continuation School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: K-8
324 South E Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
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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 1973 for 2024.
What are the Private Elementary Schools with oldest founding year in California?
The best top ranked Private Elementary Schools in California include San Domenico School, St. Ignatius College Preparatory and Mission Dolores Academy.

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