Almaden Country Day School Photo - From 4th through 8th grade, each grade level takes an overnight field trip. The culminating experience in 8th grade is a week trip to Washington DC to see in person the places they have been learning about in Social Studies class. Other trips include Catalina Island, Yosemite, Science Camp, and a trip to a historical gold mining camp.

Top 20 Best California Private Schools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 199 private schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) serving 69,859 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California include Campbell Hall, Foothill Country Day School, and The Harker School Upper School.
The average tuition cost is $36,086, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,174.
27% of private schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School Photo - Our dedicated faculty deliver personalized instruction to students embracing each student as an individual. Lessons are engaging, inquiry-focused, hands-on, and highly collaborative to prepare students for high school and beyond. Teachers are not solely focused on delivering instruction; rather, they are focused on each child feeling seen and care for, and teaching children to be lifelong learners.
(19)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Berkeley Hall School
Berkeley Hall School Photo - House Days are fun days for different age groups to get together to complete challenges around campus.
(6)
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
The Berkeley School
The Berkeley School Photo - The Berkeley School believes that a focus on civic engagement requires students to achieve their full potential as individual scholars, members of their local communities and active citizens of the world.
(1)
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
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)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Grades: NS-12
| 576 students
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Grades: K-12
| 1,148 students
Clairbourn School
Clairbourn School Photo
(15)
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Grades: NS-8
| 283 students
Dunn School
Dunn School Photo - The outdoor education program at Dunn School fosters greater self-awareness through physical challenges and leadership experiences in the outdoors.
(5)
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Foothill Country Day School
Foothill Country Day School Photo - Field Day and Art Walk is a tradition that dates back to our school's founding. Since our school was founded around a 1954 Kentucky Derby winner named Determine, we hold a day of races and fun each year on Derby Day. Our kids are superheroes!
(11)
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Grades: NS-8
| 438 students
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Grades: K-12
| 1,969 students
High Point Academy
High Point Academy Photo - Awaken the Joy of Learning!
(1)
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 798-8989
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Hillbrook School
Hillbrook School Photo - Hillbrook's campus features an array of outdoor learning spaces including gardens, stately oak trees, and a creek.
(2)
300 Marchmont Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to approximately 270 students from 30 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
(7)
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Kehillah Jewish High School
Kehillah Jewish High School Photo - World-class academics in a supportive environment
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(1)
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(3)
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
Grades: K-12
| 822 students
Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Photo - HARKNESS LEARNING: inclusive conversations, open minds, and new ideas.
(5)
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Phillips Brooks School
Phillips Brooks School Photo
(2)
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Grades: NS-5
| 306 students
Pilgrim School
Pilgrim School Photo
(4)
540 S Commonwealth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 355-5204
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Grades: PK-12
| 597 students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Grades: NS-8
| 702 students
San Domenico School
San Domenico School Photo - Located on 515 acres in San Anselmo, California, our campus features state-of-the art academic facilities, a music conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium, one-acre organic garden, 2,358 solar panels, and six tennis courts. We are located 20 minutes north of San Francisco.
(15)
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Grades: K-12
| 672 students
5401 Beethoven Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
Grades: NS-8
| 598 students
EF Academy Pasadena
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - Hands-on learning encourages our students to make their own discoveries. Calculate velocity in the real world by measuring the speed of a baseball!
(1)
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(1)
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Los Encinos School
Los Encinos School Photo
(1)
17100 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 990-1006
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
755 Ashbury Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School, a CAIS and WASC-accredited KR-8 school, inspires and equips students to transform the world. We welcome families of all faiths and emphasize academics, leadership, public speaking, and a spiritual foundation to nurture well-rounded, confident, and compassionate students.
(Episcopal)
(6)
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School Photo
(Jewish)
17701 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 368-5781
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Barnhart School
Barnhart School Photo - In addition to yearly plays, there are numerous opportunities for students to practice their public speaking skills.
(8)
240 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-5588
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Bentley School
Bentley School Photo
(1)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
Grades: K-12
| 660 students
Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
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