Featured School: California Crosspoint Academy
Hayward, CA
Since 1979, CCA has provided a world-renowned educational program that is university-preparatory in rigor, Christian in philosophy, and comprehensive in scope. CCA students annually receive national and international recognition for their academic accomplishments, civic commitment, and character. CCA accepts students from diverse backgrounds. Our firm beliefs, practices, knowledge, and experience have proven all students can excel given the opportunity, the right tools and instruction, and caring staff. We seek to minister to the entire student, developing them into academically strong, spiritually grounded, and emotionally healthy individuals. Each year over 80% of our students are AP scholars, and 100% of CCA graduates have been accepted by colleges such as UC Berkeley, UCLA, Yale, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, West Point, and the military. Our staff lives by our motto "Transforming Lives for the Glory of God.".
Alsion Middle/High School Photo - Alsion School is a non-profit Montessori based program that serves grades 7-12 in the Mission area of Fremont, CA.

Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in California

The averageprivate elementary school ACT score in California is 28 (2024-25).
The private elementary school in California with the highest ACT score is The Cambridge School, with an ACT score of 34.
Act Score Range: 29 34 Avg. Act Score: 31

Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in California (2024-25)

School
ACT Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School Photo - Weekly Memory Time - K-Prep
(Christian)
(2)
ACT Score: 34
Grades: PK-12
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
ACT Score: 34
Grades: PK-12
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
(1)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: PK-12
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Castilleja School
Castilleja School Photo - Swimming and water polo happen in our on-campus pool.
All-girls
(2)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: 6-12
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Khan Lab School
Khan Lab School Photo - Commencement Ceremony!
(Friends)
(3)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: K-12
1200 Villa Street, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 489-0071
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo
(Christian)
(26)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: K-12
3119 W. 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 487-5437
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Alsion Middle/High School
Alsion Middle/High School Photo - Alsion School is a non-profit Montessori based program that serves grades 7-12 in the Mission area of Fremont, CA.
Montessori School
(2)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: 7-12
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
ACT Score: 32
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Chadwick School
Chadwick School Photo
ACT Score: 32
Grades: K-12
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
The King's Academy
The King's Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: K-12
562 North Britton Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 481-9900
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Rose Zhang, Class of 2021; AJGA World No. 1 Women Amateur Golfer; 2020 U.S Woman's Amateur Champion; Stanford University
(9)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: K-12
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
The Quarry Lane School
The Quarry Lane School Photo
(1)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: PK-12
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
TVT Community Day School
TVT Community Day School Photo - Welcome to TVT's state-of-the-art campus featuring grade-level "villages," ample space, and 21st Century technology.
(Jewish)
(7)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: PK-12
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
York School
York School Photo - Our campus is situated on the sunny York hilltop.
(1)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: 8-12
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(832) 372-7238
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
ACT Score: 31
Grades: 6-12
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Bentley School
Bentley School Photo
(1)
ACT Score: 31
Grades: K-12
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School Photo - Elementary students wearing Chapel Dress.
(Christian)
(5)
ACT Score: 31
Grades: PK-12
5073 Andrea Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 334-6236
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Oaks Christian School
Oaks Christian School Photo
(Christian)
ACT Score: 31
Grades: 5-12
31749 La Tienda Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Pinewood School
ACT Score: 31
Grades: K-12
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Our mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.
(Episcopal)
ACT Score: 31
Grades: PK-12
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Ambassador Christian School
Ambassador Christian School Photo - Ambassador High SchoolCollege Preparatory Christian High SchoolTorrance, CA 90503
(Christian)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: 6-12
2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Bldg B
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Brentwood School
Brentwood School Photo
(2)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: NS-12
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
Sacramento Waldorf School
Sacramento Waldorf School Photo - Sacramento Waldorf High School provides a comprehensive education, an academic and arts-infused curriculum within a community of passionate students, dedicated teachers, and involved parents.
(1)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: PK-12
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 361-3900
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
St. Bernard's Academy
St. Bernard's Academy Photo
(Catholic)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: 6-12
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
San Diego Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: K-12
2800 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-9550
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
San Diego Jewish Academy
San Diego Jewish Academy Photo - San Diego Jewish Academy student volunteers in Oklahoma - June 2013
(Jewish)
(2)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: PK-12
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Rank: #21 - 2821. - 28.
ACT Score: 30
Grades: 6-12
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
ACT Score: 29
Grades: NS-12
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Kirby School
Kirby School Photo - The Kirby School campus features a recreation area, sport court, amphitheater, and outdoor classroom and social spaces.
(2)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: 6-12
425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0658
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Laguna Blanca School
Laguna Blanca School Photo
ACT Score: 29
Grades: PK-12
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
ACT Score: 29
Grades: NS-12
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Oak Grove School
Oak Grove School Photo - At Oak Grove High School preparing for college also means tapping into your interests, exploring your natural creativity, and developing lifelong practices of intellectual discipline, good communication, self-reflection, understanding, and clear thinking.
(7)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: PK-12
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Palm Valley School
Palm Valley School Photo
(2)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: PK-12
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Trinity Classical Academy
Trinity Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(4)
ACT Score: 29
Grades: PK-12
28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 296-2601
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private elementary schools ACT score?
The California average private elementary schools ACT score is 28 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with the highest ACT score in California?
The top ranked private schools in California include The Cambridge School, The Nueva Middle School and BASIS Independent Fremont.

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