For the 2024-25 school year, there are 70 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 26,175 students in California.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in California include The Nueva Middle School, California Crosspoint Academy, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
The average tuition cost is $15,155, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,514.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked California Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Students
Year
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.]( "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)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
611 students
Year: 2016
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
710 students
Year: n/a
Heritage Oak Private School![Heritage Oak Private School Photo]( "Heritage Oak Private School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
635 students
Year: n/a
Mission Basilica School![Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs]( "Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs")
(Catholic)
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
268 students
Year: 2009
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
534 students
Year: 2004
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
542 students
Year: 2021
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
570 students
Year: 2012
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
n/a students
Year: 2021
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
462 students
Year: 2003
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
852 students
Year: 2017
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
153 students
Year: 2016
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
130 students
Year: 2003
195 B Brandon Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
319 students
Year: n/a
1801 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
314 students
Year: 2003
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
418 students
Year: n/a
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
285 students
Year: 2003
Holy Rosary Catholic School
(Catholic)
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
121 students
Year: n/a
11919 Oxnard Street
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
357 students
Year: 2004
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
391 students
Year: n/a
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
744 students
Year: 2007, 2020
24701 San Doval Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
509 students
Year: 2024
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
446 students
Year: n/a
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
960 students
Year: 2010
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
272 students
Year: n/a
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
584 students
Year: 2001
Peninsula Adventist School![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
9 students
Year: n/a
Peninsula Montessori School
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
262 students
Year: 2003
1055 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
499 students
Year: 2010
13200 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
372 students
Year: 2020
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
598 students
Year: 2006
16377 Bradbury Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 846-2427
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 846-2427
594 students
Year: 2006
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
660 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
555 students
Year: 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in California include The Nueva Middle School, California Crosspoint Academy, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in California?
70 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in California.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $15,155, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,514.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in California?
California blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
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