California Private Schools By Tuition Cost

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  • The average private school tuition in California is approximately $13,887 per year (2018-19).
  • The private elementary school average is $10,999 per year and the private high school average is $19,023 per year.
  • The private school with the highest tuition in California is A+ World Academy, with a tuition of $70,000.
  • The private school with the lowest tuition is SAGE Academy, with a tuition of $1,075.

California Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2018-19)

  • School Tuition Cost Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    A+ World Academy
    A+ World Academy Photo - A+ World Academy student climbing aloft
     Tuition: $70,000
    Grades: 11-12International (Swiss and Norwegian Headquarters).
    San Diego, CA 03007
    (786)942-0126
  • Rank: #22.
    Jara Ruiz Anchia
    Jara Ruiz Anchia Photo - Creative Writers have the chance to study fiction, nonfiction, poetry, dramatic writing, and screenwriting in an intimate, workshop-driven department.
    Special Program Emphasis
     Tuition: $64,090
    Grades: 9-1252500 Temecula Rd
    Idyllwild, CA 92549
    (951)468-7223
  • Rank: #33.
    The Webb Schools
    The Webb Schools Photo - The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology is the only fully accredited museum on a high school campus in North America. Our museum program involves students in all aspects of the scientific process - from discovery to published research.
     Tuition: $63,585
    Grades: 9-121175 West Baseline Road
    Claremont, CA 91711
    (909)482-5214
  • Rank: #44.
    Dunn School
    Dunn School Photo - Girls living in Loy Dorm at Dunn School enjoy a beautiful view of the campus overlooking Munger Common.
    (3)
     Tuition: $61,000
    Grades: 6-12Po Box 98 2555 W Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805)688-6471
  • Rank: #55.
    Cate School
    Cate School Photo - Sunset Bench
     Tuition: $60,400
    Grades: 9-121960 Cate Mesa Road
    Carpinteria, CA 93013
    (805)684-4127
  • Rank: #66.
    The Thacher School
    The Thacher School Photo - Thacher's 427 acres sit at the foot of the Los Padres National Forest in Southern California's idyllic Ojai Valley. Here, members of the girls' varsity soccer team stretch before an afternoon practice.
     Tuition: $57,200
    Grades: 9-125025 Thacher Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)640-3210
  • Rank: #77.
    The Helix School
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $55,000
    Grades: 1-12145 Lomita Drive
    Mill Valley, CA 94941
    (415)569-5056
  • Rank: #88.
    Squaw Valley Academy
    Squaw Valley Academy Photo - Students meet on the SVA courtyard between classes. The courtyard provides a quiet separation between the campus buildings.
     Tuition: $52,950
    Grades: 9-12235 Squaw Valley Rd
    Olympic Valley, CA 96146
    (530)583-9393
  • Rank: #99.
    Midland School
    Midland School Photo - Our students backpacking into the Los Padres Wilderness.
     Tuition: $52,900
    Grades: 9-12Po Box 8
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805)688-5114
  • Rank: #1010.
    Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - The picturesque Topa Topa mountains can be seen from anywhere in Ojai and as far away as the Ventura coastline. Besant Hill School has a front row seat to the Topa Topa mountains as they turn bright pink and purple during sunsets, for what has become known to those who live and visit Ojai as the "pink moment."
    Special Program Emphasis
    (2)
     Tuition: $51,510
    Grades: 9-128585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd or PO Box 850
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-4343
  • Rank: #1111.
    Pyramid Autism Center
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $49,500
    Grades: K-122830 N Glassell Street
    Orange, CA 92865
    (714)637-1292
  • Rank: #1212.
    Castilleja School
    Castilleja School Photo - Our multi-story athletics center includes spinning, a yoga studio, rock climbing wall, cardio room, and dance studio in addition to two full-size gymnasiums.
    All-girls
     Tuition: $47,970
    Grades: 6-121310 Bryant St
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
    (650)328-3160
  • Rank: #1313.
    Crystal Springs
    Crystal Springs Photo
     Tuition: $47,780
    Grades: 6-12400 Uplands Drive
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    (650)342-4175
  • Rank: #1414.
    Westmark School
    Westmark School Photo
    Special Education School
    (2)
     Tuition: $47,304
    Grades: 2-125461 Louise Ave
    Encino, CA 91316
    (818)986-5045
  • Rank: #1515.
    Jewish Community High School Of The Bay
    Jewish Community High School Of The Bay Photo - JCHS' Athletics Department strives to give our student athletes the best possible team experience on the court or in the field, while encouraging the highest level of excellence and commitment from our athletes. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to enabling each student to build confidence, improve mental focus and develop leadership skills.
    (Jewish)
     Tuition: $47,095
    Grades: 9-121835 Ellis Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    (415)345-9777
  • Rank: #1616.
    Menlo School
    Menlo School Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
     Tuition: $46,995
    Grades: 6-1250 Valparaiso Ave
    Atherton, CA 94027
    (650)330-2000
  • Rank: #1717.
    Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $46,800
    Grades: 2-10650 Clark Way
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    (650)688-3634
  • Rank: #1818.
    The Marin School
    The Marin School Photo - Students are engaged in unique TMS art and technology electives, including Public Art, 3D Animation, Robotics, Innovation Studio and more!
    Alternative School
    (2)
     Tuition: $45,840
    Grades: 9-12150 N. San Pedro Road
    San Rafael, CA 94903
    (415)339-9336
  • Rank: #1919.
    Marin Academy
    Marin Academy Photo
     Tuition: $45,755
    Grades: 9-121600 Mission Avenue
    San Rafael, CA 94901
    (415)453-2808
  • Rank: #20-2120.-21.
    Ojai Valley School
    (3)
     Tuition: $45,500
    Grades: PK-12723 El Paseo Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-1423
  • Rank: #20-2120.-21.
    Woodside Priory School - The Priory
    Woodside Priory School - The Priory Photo - Our classes are intentionally small and last between an hour and an hour and fifteen minutes, allowing students and teachers to engage deeply in intellectual discourse, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
    (Roman Catholic)
     Tuition: $45,500
    Grades: 6-12302 Portola Road
    Portola Valley, CA 94028
    (650)851-8223
  • Rank: #2222.
    San Francisco University High School
     Tuition: $44,750
    Grades: 9-123065 Jackson St
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    (415)447-3100
  • Rank: #2323.
    The Bay School Of San Francisco
    The Bay School Of San Francisco Photo - The Bay School of San Francisco - 35 Keyes Avenue
     Tuition: $44,400
    Grades: 9-1235 Keyes Avenue
    San Francisco, CA 94129
    (415)561-5800
  • Rank: #2424.
    Sonoma Academy
    Sonoma Academy Photo - Students receive one free international Intersession trip during their four years at Sonoma Academy. Recent trips have included: Bali, Bahamas, Cuba, Greece, Patagonia, Spain, and more. Students have the opportunity to learn about other cultures and explore subjects more deeply.
     Tuition: $44,350
    Grades: 9-122500 Farmers Lane
    Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    (707)545-1770
  • Rank: #2525.
    Brentwood School
    Brentwood School Photo
    (2)
     Tuition: $44,085
    Grades: K-12100 South Barrington Place
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
    (310)889-2657
  • Rank: #2626.
    Stanbridge Academy
    Stanbridge Academy Photo - An upper elementary student learns about physics using a wall-sized touch screen while on an experiential learning trip to Levi's Stadium.
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $43,950
    Grades: K-12515 E. Poplar Ave.
    San Mateo, CA 94401
    (650)375-5860
  • Rank: #2727.
    Charles Armstrong School
    Charles Armstrong School Photo
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $43,239
    Grades: 2-81405 Solana Drive
    Belmont, CA 94002
    (650)592-7570
  • Rank: #2828.
    Windward School
    Windward School Photo
     Tuition: $42,580
    Grades: 7-1211350 Palms Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90066
    (310)391-7127
  • Rank: #2929.
    The College Preparatory School
    The College Preparatory School Photo - Scott Stapleton World Languages and Cultures Center
     Tuition: $42,020
    Grades: 9-126100 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94618
    (510)652-4364
  • Rank: #3030.
    Irine M Hunt School Of Marin
    Special Education School
     Tuition: $42,000
    Grades: 1-12300 Sunny Hills Dr
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
    (415)457-3135
  • Rank: #3131.
    Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo - Participation in physical activity is an integral part of a healthy day. At 3:15 each day, our campus is transformed into an Olympic Village. Every one of our Cadets is involved in some form of physical activity every day.
    All-boys
     Tuition: $41,500
    Grades: 7-122605 Carlsbad Boulevard
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (888)762-2338
  • Rank: #3232.
    Sage Hill School
    Sage Hill School Photo - The Sage Hill Aquatics Center
     Tuition: $40,680
    Grades: 9-1220402 Newport Coast Drive
    Newport Coast, CA 92657
    (949)219-0100
  • Rank: #3333.
    Milken Community High School
    (Jewish)
     Tuition: $40,500
    Grades: 7-1215800 Zeldins Way
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
    (619)243-1400
  • Rank: #3434.
    Pinewood School
     Tuition: $39,700
    Grades: 7-1226800 Fremont Rd
    Los Altos, CA 94022
    (650)209-3010
  • Rank: #35-3635.-36.
    de Toldedo High School
    (Jewish)
     Tuition: $39,000
    Grades: 9-1222622 Vanowen St.
    West Hills, CA 91307
    (818)348-0048
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