For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2,492 private schools belonging to membership associations in California.
The most popular school membership associations are Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (29% of schools), National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (21% of schools) and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (17% of schools).
Top Ranked California Private Schools by Membership Association (2024-25)
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# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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