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Largest California Private Elementary Schools

The average private elementary school in California has 204 students (2026).

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

Quick Facts (2026)

# CA Schools Ranked: 2,454
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,244–6,206
CA School Avg.: 204
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (2026)

# CA Schools Ranked: 2,454
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,244–6,206
CA School Avg.: 204
National School Avg.: 196

California Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	California (CA) avg
2025	204
2024	199
2023	206
2022	213
2021	209
2020	202
2019	201
2018	194
2017	201
2016	193
2015	180

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Show school map — California (students range: 1,244–6,206, avg 204)

School Size Range: 1,070 6,206 Avg. School Size: 1,584

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.

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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