The average private school tuition in California is $16,718 per year (2023-24).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $15,879 per year and the private high school average is $21,899 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is The Learning Experience Early Education Center, with a tuition of $1,011.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,011
$2,475
Avg. Tuition Cost: $1,505
California Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2023-24)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Learning Experience Early Education Center![The Learning Experience Early Education Center Photo]( "The Learning Experience Early Education Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,011
Grades: NS-K
23421 Madero
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Rank: #22.
Tuition: $1,067
Grades: NS
27265 Luther Drive
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-6027
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-6027
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $1,075
Grades: PK-5
2330 Pomar Vista Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 317-8627
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 317-8627
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $1,135
Grades: NS-PK
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Rank: #55.
Eastlake Church Children Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Tuition: $1,150
Grades: PK-K
2351 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 421-4156
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 421-4156
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Childs World School - Encino
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: NS-K
6100 Lindley Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: PK-12
3525 Glenhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-4703
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-4703
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Triumphant Learning Center![Triumphant Learning Center Photo - Number rods with numbers]( "Triumphant Learning Center Photo - Number rods with numbers")
Montessori School (Christian)
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: PK-K
420 Carroll St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: K-12
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
Rank: #1010.
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool![Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo - All Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.]( "Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo - All Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,250
Grades: NS-PK
206 E Palm Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Creative Mind Preschool![Creative Mind Preschool Photo]( "Creative Mind Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-K
5262 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 660-7529
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 660-7529
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
First Christian Church Pomona Child Dev Center![First Christian Church Pomona Child Dev Center Photo]( "First Christian Church Pomona Child Dev Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: NS-PK
1751 North Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 629-3636
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 629-3636
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: NS-6
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 475-5039
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 475-5039
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-3
331 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-6618
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-6618
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Temecula Play & Learn School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: NS-PK
42690 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 693-0381
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 693-0381
Rank: #1616.
Tuition: $1,318
Grades: K-5
650 Willard Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Rank: #1717.
Montessori House Of Children![Montessori House Of Children Photo]( "Montessori House Of Children Photo")
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,330
Grades: NS-PK
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
Rank: #1818.
Kidsville Usa![Kidsville Usa Photo]( "Kidsville Usa Photo")
Alternative School
Tuition: $1,342
Grades: NS-1
8464 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Rank: #1919.
Tuition: $1,350
Grades: NS-PK
20221 SW Cypress Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Rank: #2020.
Springfield Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,390
Grades: NS-K
5100 Brannigan St
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-5102
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-5102
Rank: #2121.
Tuition: $1,395
Grades: NS
1905 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 719-1686
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 719-1686
Rank: #2222.
Tuition: $1,409
Grades: PK-1
30075 Comercio
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Rank: #2323.
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,500
Grades: PK-K
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Rank: #2424.
Emerson Montessori School - Hacienda Campus
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,545
Grades: 1-6
4671 Chabot Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 463-2885
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 463-2885
Rank: #2525.
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]( "Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,550
Grades: PK-12
407 Bryant Cir Ste B1
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Rank: #2626.
Rising Star Montessori![Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard]( "Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard")
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,836
Grades: PK
1421 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Rank: #2727.
Mother Goose School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,900
Grades: NS-K
334 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
Rank: #2828.
Tuition: $1,945
Grades: K-8
2800 W Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Rank: #2929.
Rainbow Montessori
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,950
Grades: NS-6
790 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Rank: #3030.
Roberts School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,985
Grades: NS-PK
641 Coleman Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Rank: #3131.
Tuition: $1,995
Grades: K
4432 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Rank: #3232.
TechProtege, LLC![TechProtege, LLC Photo - 6-year-old Jared solving Algebra "Quadratic Equations" at TechProtege. In just 11 months at TechProtege, Jared has advanced from 3rd Grade Math all the way to 9th Grade Math-- even while only in 1st Grade at his regular school!]( "TechProtege, LLC Photo - 6-year-old Jared solving Algebra \"Quadratic Equations\" at TechProtege. In just 11 months at TechProtege, Jared has advanced from 3rd Grade Math all the way to 9th Grade Math-- even while only in 1st Grade at his regular school!")
Special Program Emphasis
Tuition: $2,025
Grades: 5-10
10250 Constellation Blvd - 23rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Rank: #3333.
Shasta Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,200
Grades: K-12
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Rank: #3434.
Westmorland Basic Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $2,250
Grades: 6-12
799 S Cook St
Westmorland, CA 92281
(760) 791-8111
Westmorland, CA 92281
(760) 791-8111
Rank: #3535.
Crescent City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $2,475
Grades: 2-8
1770 Northcrest Dr
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-2738
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-2738
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average Private Schools tuition?
The California average Private Schools tuition is $16,718 for 2023-24.
What are the Private Schools with the lowest tuition cost in California?
The best top ranked Private Schools in California include The Learning Experience Early Education Center, Bethlehem Preschool & Daycare and Mission Hills 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, with a tuition of $1200. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Mission Hills School, with a tuition of $1075.
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