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Top 20 Best California Catholic Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 667 catholic private schools serving 211,279 students in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.

The catholic private schools in California include Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, Aquinas High School, and Mary Star Of The Sea High School.

The average tuition cost is $10,081, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,213.

St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory Photo - St. Francis is a welcoming and inclusive school that celebrates diversity. Since we serve families from 2 dioceses, 4 counties, and multiple countries outside of the US, we are blessed with a diverse population that mirrors the world of college and adulthood our students will experience as they mature.

Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.

All Souls Catholic Elementary School Photo - All Souls has a 1:1 chrome book program

St. Dorothy Catholic School Photo - At St. Dorothy School we study or academics and faith under the shadows of the beautiful San Gabriel Foothills.

St. Michael's Prep School Photo - Small class sizes with a dedicated faculty and staff insure St. Michael's consistently ranks as a "School of Excellence" by the Cardinal Newman Society . As such, St. Michael's enjoys the distinction of being one of the 50 best Catholic High Schools in the United States.

Mercy High School, San Francisco Photo - At Mercy High School we recognize the power girls have to effect change. We are proud to educate our young women, who in the spirit of Catherine McAuley and adherence to the Sisters` Critical Concerns, are fearless in taking the lead to create a better world.

St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School Photo

Saint Sebastian School Photo - Saint Sebastian School - A Catholic Elementary School Serving West Los Angeles

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