The average private high school in California was founded around 1973 (2025).
The oldest private high school in California is San Domenico School, founded in 1850.
Year Founded Range: 1850
1901
Avg. Year Founded: 1879
Oldest Private High Schools in California (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1850
Grades: K-12
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Bellarmine College Preparatory![Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo]( "Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: 9-12
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #2 - 52. - 5.
Notre Dame High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: 9-12
1540 Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-1913
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-1913
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Notre Dame High School![Notre Dame High School Photo - Notre Dame graduates matriculate to impressive universities. Our rigorous curriculum, co-curricular programs and personalized counseling prepare students for success in college and beyond.]( "Notre Dame High School Photo - Notre Dame graduates matriculate to impressive universities. Our rigorous curriculum, co-curricular programs and personalized counseling prepare students for success in college and beyond.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: 9-12
596 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 294-1113
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 294-1113
Rank: #66.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory![Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.]( "Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 9-12
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Founding Date: 1861
Grades: 9-12
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: 9-12
1294 Albina Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 9-12
1901 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 381-5121
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 381-5121
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: 9-12
755 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-9990
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-9990
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Christian Brothers High School![Christian Brothers High School Photo]( "Christian Brothers High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
682 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-2131
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-2131
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Saint Mary's High School![Saint Mary's High School Photo]( "Saint Mary's High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Rank: #1515.
Ursuline High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: 9-12
90 Ursuline Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-1130
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-1130
Rank: #1616.
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School![Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Photo - Congratulations SJND graduates!]( "Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Photo - Congratulations SJND graduates!")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: 9-12
1011 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace![Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.]( "Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: 9-12
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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.
Ica Cristo Rey
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: 9-12
3625 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: K-12
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
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: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 9-12
1701 W Ramona Road
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
St. Mary's Academy![St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.]( "St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 9-12
701 Grace Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-8470
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-8470
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: 9-12
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: K-12
5397 E Olive Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5548
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5548
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: 8-12
290 I O O F Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-2113
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-2113
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: 6-12
533 W Holt Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 623-5297
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 623-5297
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
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.]( "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
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: K-12
2800 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-9550
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-9550
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: 7-12
700 N Faring Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(323) 770-1665
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(323) 770-1665
Rank: #3535.
Santa Clara High School![Santa Clara High School Photo]( "Santa Clara High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: 9-12
2121 Saviers Road
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 483-9502
Oxnard, CA 93033
(805) 483-9502
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private high schools founding year?
The California average private high schools founding year is 1973 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in California?
The top ranked private high schools in California include San Domenico School, Bellarmine College Preparatory and Edgewood Center For Children & Families.
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