The average private school in California has 181 students (2024).
The largest private school in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School with 6,029 students.
School Size Range: 1,229
6,029
Avg. School Size: 1,775
Largest California Private Schools (2024)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]()
![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/51000/51853/Mother-Of-Divine-Grace-School-91ucy2aiizwo04404gc4ks08o-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Students: 6,029
Grades: PK-12
407 Bryant Cir Ste B1
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Rank: #22.
Students: 3,759
Grades: K-12
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(800) 377-5890
Ojai, CA 93023
(800) 377-5890
Rank: #33.
Students: 2,799
Grades: K-12
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2400
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2400
Rank: #44.
Students: 2,160
Grades: 9-12
6926 FEDERAL BLVD, LEMON GROVE
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
Rank: #55.
Mater Dei High School![Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions. Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.]()
![Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions. Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/2000/2842/Mater-Dei-High-School-ebhigpv8yxc8kc8sogkgow40g-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Students: 2,152
Grades: 9-12
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Rank: #66.
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Math
Special Program Emphasis
Students: 2,150
Grades: 1-12
3327 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Rank: #77.
Students: 1,982
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Rank: #88.
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
Students: 1,776
Grades: 9-12
1885 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 968-1213
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 968-1213
Rank: #99.
Students: 1,768
Grades: 9-12
5000 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
Rank: #1010.
Students: 1,701
Grades: 9-12
22062 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 766-6000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 766-6000
Rank: #1111.
Students: 1,686
Grades: PK-12
5310 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Rank: #1212.
Silicon Valley High School
Alternative School
Students: 1,650
Grades: 8-12
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Rank: #1313.
Bellarmine College Preparatory![Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo]()
![Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1395/Bellarmine-College-Preparatory-ep1789xhr88cg0k084oscgs8w-160x160c.jpg)
All-boys (Catholic)
Students: 1,648
Grades: 9-12
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
Rank: #1414.
Students: 1,647
Grades: PK-12
121 S Citron Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Rank: #1515.
Cathedral Catholic High School![Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing. Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.]()
![Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing. Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/39000/39739/Cathedral-Catholic-High-School-6jkec0x5y1c80w484wowkw40w-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Students: 1,628
Grades: 9-12
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Rank: #1616.
Students: 1,602
Grades: 7-12
3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Students: 1,597
Grades: 7-12
700 N Faring Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(818) 980-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(818) 980-6692
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kolbe Academy![Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach. Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.]()
![Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach. Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/35000/35829/Kolbe-Academy-dxk1wnmortkcwwgcw4ookgc44-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School (Catholic)
Students: 1,597
Grades: NS-12
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Rank: #1919.
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
(Catholic)
Students: 1,514
Grades: 6-12
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
Rank: #2020.
University Of Schoolan Diego High School
(Catholic)
Students: 1,478
Grades: 9-12
5961 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 298-8277
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 298-8277
Rank: #2121.
Students: 1,472
Grades: NS-12
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Rank: #2222.
Students: 1,446
Grades: K-9
4900 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 937-2083
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 937-2083
Rank: #2323.
Students: 1,431
Grades: 9-12
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
Rank: #2424.
Oaks Christian School![Oaks Christian School Photo Oaks Christian School Photo]()
![Oaks Christian School Photo Oaks Christian School Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/3000/3220/Oaks_Christian_School-9daigylgiz8cgw8k488soo8kc-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
Students: 1,429
Grades: 5-12
31749 La Tienda Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Rank: #2525.
Bradshaw Christian High School
(Christian)
Students: 1,356
Grades: PK-12
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Rank: #2626.
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.]()
![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.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/3000/3622/Sacred-Heart-Cathedral-Preparatory-vrkgn7ub3j4gcgg88w0osg8o-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Students: 1,329
Grades: 9-12
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
Rank: #2727.
Students: 1,328
Grades: PK-12
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Rank: #2828.
Students: 1,303
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #2929.
Students: 1,272
Grades: 9-12
7500 Chaminade Avenue
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Rank: #3030.
Students: 1,259
Grades: 9-12
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 816-3057
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 816-3057
Rank: #3131.
Students: 1,250
Grades: 9-12
26351 Junipero Serra Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
Rank: #3232.
Students: 1,242
Grades: 9-12
1901 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 381-5121
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 381-5121
Rank: #3333.
Students: 1,236
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Rank: #3434.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - St. Margaret's is upheld by the basic principles of our Episcopal tenets that individuals and institutions are called to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being. Episcopal schools exist not merely to educate, but to demonstrate and proclaim the unique worth and beauty of all human beings. St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - St. Margaret's is upheld by the basic principles of our Episcopal tenets that individuals and institutions are called to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being. Episcopal schools exist not merely to educate, but to demonstrate and proclaim the unique worth and beauty of all human beings.]()
![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - St. Margaret's is upheld by the basic principles of our Episcopal tenets that individuals and institutions are called to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being. Episcopal schools exist not merely to educate, but to demonstrate and proclaim the unique worth and beauty of all human beings. St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - St. Margaret's is upheld by the basic principles of our Episcopal tenets that individuals and institutions are called to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being. Episcopal schools exist not merely to educate, but to demonstrate and proclaim the unique worth and beauty of all human beings.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/4000/4111/St-Margarets-Episcopal-School-4c56vy21kcsgo4cg8gw0c4kk8-160x160c.jpg)
(Episcopal)
Students: 1,233
Grades: PK-12
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
Students: 1,229
Grades: 9-12
13645 Riverside Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 933-3600
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 933-3600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private schools student size?
The California average private schools student size is 181 for 2024.
What are the private schools with the largest student size in California?
The top ranked private schools in California include Mother Of Divine Grace School, Laurel Springs School and Valley Christian High School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in California?
The private high school with the largest student size in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School, with a value of 6029. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Mother Of Divine Grace School, with a value of 6029.
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