California Private Schools By Tuition Cost

The average private school tuition in California is $17,625 per year (2026-27).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $17,229 per year and the private high school average is $23,667 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Pillars Academy and Fountain Valley Montessori Center, each with a tuition of $1,030.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # CA Schools Ranked: 1,059
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,030–$1,330
  • CA School Avg.: $18,541
  • National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # CA Schools Ranked: 1,059
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,030–$1,330
  • CA School Avg.: $18,541
  • National School Avg.: $11,160

California Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +34.2% (+$4,537 since 2016)

Show school map — California (tuition range: $1,030–$1,330, avg $18,541)
Tuition Cost Range: $1,030 $1,700 Avg. Tuition Cost: $1,331

California Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2026-27)

Fountain Valley Montessori Center Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
18410 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-8333
Pillars Academy Photo
#1(T1–T2)Pillars Academy
Gr: NS-K | 74 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
23581 Madero # 104
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
(1)
Map of Millbrae Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
(1)
Map of Eastlake Church Children Center
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2351 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 421-4156
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
27265 Luther Drive
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-6027
(1)
Map of Plumfield School
#6(T6–T7)Plumfield School
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
2112 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Map of Tender Learning Care
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1818 Lake Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 756-5351
Map of Childs World School - Encino
Gr: NS-K | 193 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
6100 Lindley Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
Kids World School, Inc & Cornerstone Academy Of L. Photo
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
3525 Glenhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-4703
(3)
Wherry Academy Photo
#8(T8–T10)Wherry Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
Map of Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
1528 N Wilton Place
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 672-8034
Santa Rosa Montessori Photo
#11(T11–T13)Santa Rosa Montessori
Gr: NS-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 495-7685
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
206 E Palm Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
Creative Mind Preschool Photo
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
5262 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 660-7529
First Christian Church Pomona Child Dev Center Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
1751 North Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 629-3636
L'Heritage Francais Photo
#14(T14–T18)L'Heritage Francais
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
(7)
Map of Montessori Learning Center
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students
Montessori School
331 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-6618
Map of Temecula Play & Learn School
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
42690 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 693-0381
Folsom Preparatory School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
650 Willard Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Montessori House Of Children Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
Kidsville Usa Photo
Gr: NS-1 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
8464 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Map of International Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
211 E Arrow Hwy
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 399-9222
Montessori School Of Agoura Photo
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
28124 Driver Avenue
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 991-8936
Newport Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
20221 SW Cypress Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
(2)
Map of Springfield Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 122 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
5100 Brannigan St
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-5102
Map of Golden Harvest Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1905 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(510) 468-0060
(2)
Encino Presbyterian Childrens Center Photo
Gr: K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
4963 Balboa Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 788-9442
(2)
Triumphant Learning Center Photo
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School (Christian)
420 Carroll St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
Map of My Own Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Map of Culver City Christian School
Gr: NS | 21 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
11312 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-6963
Map of Hacienda School
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
4671 Chabot Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 485-5750
Map of Neighborhood Christian Center
Gr: NS-K | 81 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
887 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 984-3418
Map of Fountainhead Montessori School
Gr: K-5 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
6665 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 820-1343
Map of Building Blocks Christian Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3734 S. Centinela Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 397-7500
Woodland Hills Private School-collins Campus Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 144 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool
22322 Collins St
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 712-9966
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private schools tuition?
The California average private schools tuition is $17,625 for 2026-27.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in California?
The top ranked private schools in California include Fountain Valley Montessori Center, Pillars Academy and Millbrae Montessori School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in California?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in California is Kids World School, Inc & Cornerstone Academy Of L., with a tuition of $1200. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Fountain Valley Montessori Center, with a tuition of $1030.

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