California School Rankings by Category

The 2025 data below are here to help you compare schools based on specific criteria that matter to you. Our site does not offer an overall ranking of schools, because there's no single list that can decide which school is the best fit for your family. Every school has its own approach, environment, and strengths. Only you can decide which one feels right.
View the top 2025 California private school data for metrics like tuition, SAT scores, acceptance rates and more.

California School Rankings by Category (2025)

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Student Test Scores
Highest average SAT score
Student Test Scores
Highest average ACT score
Community Size
Largest student body
School Resources
Largest endowments
Offering Breadth
Most AP courses offered
Offering Breadth
Most sports offered
School History
Oldest founding date

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