The average private elementary school in California has 204 students (2025-26).
The largest private elementary school in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School with 6,206 students.
School Size Range: 1,076
6,206
Avg. School Size: 1,560
Largest California Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]( "Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 6,206
Grades: PK-12
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Rank: #22.
Students: 3,710
Grades: NS-8
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Rank: #33.
Students: 2,210
Grades: K-12
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Students: 1,686
Grades: PK-12
5310 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Students: 1,616
Grades: 7-12
700 N Faring Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(323) 770-1665
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(323) 770-1665
Rank: #88.
Students: 1,611
Grades: 7-12
3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Rank: #99.
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.")
Alternative School (Catholic)
Students: 1,597
Grades: PK-12
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Rank: #1010.
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
(Catholic)
Students: 1,563
Grades: 6-12
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
Rank: #1111.
Students: 1,472
Grades: NS-12
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Rank: #1212.
Oaks Christian School![Oaks Christian School Photo]( "Oaks Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Students: 1,429
Grades: 4-12
31749 La Tienda Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Rank: #1313.
Ontario Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 1,428
Grades: PK-12
1907 S Euclid Ave
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-1756
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-1756
Rank: #1414.
Students: 1,367
Grades: PK-12
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Rank: #1515.
Students: 1,328
Grades: PK-12
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Rank: #1616.
Students: 1,313
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #1717.
Students: 1,289
Grades: PK-12
5600 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-2684
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-2684
Rank: #1818.
Valley Christian Schools![Valley Christian Schools Photo]( "Valley Christian Schools Photo")
(Calvinist)
Students: 1,285
Grades: PK-12
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Rank: #1919.
Students: 1,248
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Rank: #2020.
Students: 1,244
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Rank: #2121.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.]( "St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.")
(Episcopal)
Students: 1,234
Grades: PK-12
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Rank: #2222.
Students: 1,227
Grades: PK-12
31950 Pauba Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Rank: #2323.
Students: 1,218
Grades: K-12
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Rank: #2424.
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)
Students: 1,216
Grades: NS-12
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Rank: #2525.
Students: 1,169
Grades: NS-12
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Rank: #2626.
Viewpoint School
(2)
Students: 1,159
Grades: K-12
23620 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Rank: #2727.
Students: 1,148
Grades: K-12
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Rank: #2828.
Students: 1,140
Grades: PK-12
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Rank: #2929.
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 1,123
Grades: PK-12
9825 Woodley Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-5742
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-5742
Rank: #3030.
Students: 1,114
Grades: PK-12
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Rank: #3131.
Students: 1,110
Grades: PK-8
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rank: #3232.
Students: 1,092
Grades: PK-12
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Rank: #3333.
Students: 1,090
Grades: K-12
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
Rank: #3434.
Students: 1,081
Grades: NS-12
31300 Rancho Community Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Rank: #3535.
Students: 1,076
Grades: K-12
18401 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 780-2010
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 780-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private elementary schools student size?
The California average private elementary schools student size is 204 for 2025-26.
What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools in California include Mother Of Divine Grace School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto and Laurel Springs School.
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