For the 2025 school year, there are 48 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 15,167 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include The Bishop's School, Westridge School, and Children's Day School.
The average tuition cost is $37,151, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,573.
33% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in California (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Grades: 4-12
| 550 students
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
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(Catholic)
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Grades: K-12
| 1,218 students
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
2391 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Grades: PK-12
| 1,070 students
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
350 Masonic Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 586-3602
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 586-3602
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
3630 Afton Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
2800 MONTEREY ROAD
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
2750 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 746-1114
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 746-1114
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Viewpoint School
(2)
23620 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Grades: K-12
| 1,159 students
1317 N Crescent Heights Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7900
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
11811 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-7189
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-7189
Grades: K-12
| 693 students
Alta Vista School![Alta Vista School Photo - At Alta Vista School, every student is a scientist from day one. We equip them with tools to explore, solve problems, and gain knowledge, sparking a lifelong passion for discovery. Alta Vista School Photo - At Alta Vista School, every student is a scientist from day one. We equip them with tools to explore, solve problems, and gain knowledge, sparking a lifelong passion for discovery.]()

Special Program Emphasis
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-8820
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Special Education School
1722 S Lewis Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 366-4072
Grades: 3-12
| 54 students
Cook Education Center
Special Education School
2255 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
34570 Monte Vista Dr
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
1475 Rose St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Grades: 3-8
| 53 students
2340 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 621-3272
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 621-3272
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
4196 Marlton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 903-6049
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 903-6049
Grades: K-5
| 137 students
Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Special Education School
3434 Grove St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
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