Southwestern Academy Photo - San Marino Campus

Top 10 Best California Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 30 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 11,595 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include The Bishop's School, Westridge School, and Drew School.
The average tuition cost is $47,532, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,128.
27% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Drew School
Drew School Photo - Drew School believes in teenagers - their ideas, their dreams, their opinions, and their potential. That's why we've created a high school community that challenges the traditional definition of success and celebrates achievement one student at a time.
(3)
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is an independent, forward-thinking girls school for students in grades 4-12. We are committed to educating intellectually adventurous thinkers, and courageous, compassionate leaders.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Grades: 4-12
| 550 students
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(1)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
The Branson School
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Central Valley Christian Academy
Central Valley Christian Academy Photo - MAA is dedicated to a Christ-like atmosphere. This sculpture reminds us of the influence Christ.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Convent & Stuart Hall
Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
(Catholic)
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 309-9863
Grades: K-12
| 1,218 students
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
Marin Academy
Marin Academy Photo
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
Ojai Valley School
(4)
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Grades: PK-12
| 286 students
Polytechnic School
1030 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-6303
Grades: K-12
| 871 students
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Grades: PK-12
| 1,070 students
Southwestern Academy
Southwestern Academy Photo - San Marino Campus
(2)
2800 MONTEREY ROAD
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
1563 Page St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Viewpoint School
(2)
23620 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 591-6580
Grades: K-12
| 1,159 students
1317 N Crescent Heights Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
11811 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-7189
Grades: K-12
| 693 students
35 Keyes Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Casa Pacifica Nonpublic School
Special Education School
1722 S Lewis Rd
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
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
34570 Monte Vista Dr
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-9381
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Special Education School
3434 Grove St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Futures Academy - Pleasanton
Alternative School
4301 Hacienda Dr, Ste 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 948-8992
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Grades: 3-12
| 44 students
Hope Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
15041 Jackson St
Midway City, CA 92655
(714) 319-0490
Grades: 2-11
| 10 students
St. Lucys Priory High School
All-girls (Catholic)
655 W Sierra Madre Ave
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
San Fernando Valley Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
17601 Lassen St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1373
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Somerset Educational Services
Special Education School
(1)
17241 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 789-4405
Grades: K-12
| 117 students

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