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Largest California Private Elementary Schools

Name: California Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in California has 204 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School, with 6,206 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 2,451
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,234–6,206
CA School Avg.: 205
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 2,451
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,234–6,206
CA School Avg.: 205
National School Avg.: 196

California Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +5.7% (+11 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	204	▲ +5	▲ +2.5%
2024	192	199	▼ -7	▼ -3.4%
2023	193	206	▼ -7	▼ -3.3%
2022	205	213	▲ +4	▲ +1.9%
2021	201	209	▲ +7	▲ +3.5%
2020	188	202	▲ +1	▲ +0.5%
2019	193	201	▲ +7	▲ +3.6%
2018	190	194	▼ -7	▼ -3.5%
2017	199	201	▲ +8	▲ +4.1%
2016	196	193	▲ +13	▲ +7.2%
2015	183	180	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — California (students range: 1,234–6,206, avg 205)

School Size Range: 1,048 6,206 Avg. School Size: 1,579

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private elementary schools student size?

The California average private elementary schools student size is 204 for 2026-27.

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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