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Largest California Private Schools

The average private school in California has 174 students (2024-25).
The largest private school in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School with 6,206 students.
School Size Range: 1,239 6,206 Avg. School Size: 1,706

Largest California Private Schools (2024-25)

School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mother Of Divine Grace School
Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo
(Catholic)
Students: 6,206
Grades: PK-12
407 Bryant Cir Ste B1
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Rank: #22.
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo
(5)
Students: 2,210
Grades: K-12
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Rank: #33.
Mater Dei High School
Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.
(Catholic)
Students: 2,152
Grades: 9-12
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Rank: #44.
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Math
Special Program Emphasis
Students: 2,150
Grades: 1-12
3327 Michael Dr
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 307-0700
Rank: #55.
Students: 1,969
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Rank: #66.
Valley Christian High School
Valley Christian High School Photo - VCHS has its own observatory dome that supports our astronomy class and our astronomy club.
(Christian)
(1)
Students: 1,947
Grades: 9-12
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2492
Rank: #77.
Brookshire International Academy
Vocational/Technical School
Students: 1,810
Grades: 9-12
6926 FEDERAL BLVD, LEMON GROVE
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
Rank: #88.
Archbishop Mitty High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
Students: 1,752
Grades: 9-12
5000 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
Rank: #99.
St. Francis High School
(Catholic)
Students: 1,745
Grades: 9-12
1885 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 968-1213
Rank: #1010.
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Photo - Aerial photo of Santa Margarita's 42 acre campus.
(Catholic)
(10)
Students: 1,701
Grades: 9-12
22062 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 766-6000
Rank: #1111.
Students: 1,686
Grades: PK-12
5310 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Rank: #1212.
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
Students: 1,665
Grades: 9-12
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
Rank: #1313.
Students: 1,650
Grades: 8-12
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Rank: #1414.
Fairmont Private Schools
Fairmont Private Schools Photo - Garden
(1)
Students: 1,647
Grades: PK-12
121 S Citron Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Rank: #1515.
Harvard-westlake
Students: 1,616
Grades: 7-12
700 N Faring Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(323) 770-1665
Rank: #1616.
Cathedral Catholic High School
Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.
(Catholic)
(1)
Students: 1,612
Grades: 9-12
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Rank: #1717.
Students: 1,611
Grades: 7-12
3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Rank: #1818.
Kolbe Academy
Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.
Alternative School (Catholic)
Students: 1,597
Grades: NS-12
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Rank: #1919.
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
(Catholic)
Students: 1,563
Grades: 6-12
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
Rank: #2020.
Students: 1,478
Grades: 9-12
5961 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 298-8277
Rank: #2121.
Loma Linda Academy
Loma Linda Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Students: 1,472
Grades: NS-12
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Rank: #2222.
Orange Lutheran High School
Orange Lutheran High School Photo - Strengthened by Faith. Prepared for Life.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
Students: 1,431
Grades: 9-12
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
Rank: #2323.
Oaks Christian School
Oaks Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Students: 1,429
Grades: 5-12
31749 La Tienda Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(818) 575-9203
Rank: #2424.
Ontario Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 1,428
Grades: PK-12
1907 S Euclid Ave
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-1756
Rank: #2525.
Bradshaw Christian High School
(Christian)
(1)
Students: 1,356
Grades: PK-12
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Rank: #2626.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.
(Catholic)
Students: 1,329
Grades: 9-12
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
Rank: #2727.
Desert Christian Schools
(Christian)
(6)
Students: 1,328
Grades: PK-12
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Rank: #2828.
Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools Photo
(Calvinist)
Students: 1,323
Grades: PK-12
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Rank: #2929.
Francis Parker School
(2)
Students: 1,313
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #3030.
Jserra Catholic High School
Jserra Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Students: 1,291
Grades: 9-12
26351 Junipero Serra Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
Rank: #3131.
Students: 1,272
Grades: 9-12
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Rank: #3232.
Bishop Odowd High School
Bishop Odowd High School Photo - Our rigorous Academics prepare students for the challenges they will face at our country's best schools.
(Catholic)
(2)
Students: 1,248
Grades: 9-12
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9100
Rank: #3333.
Brentwood School
Brentwood School Photo
(2)
Students: 1,244
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Rank: #3434.
Loyola High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Students: 1,242
Grades: 9-12
1901 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 381-5121
Rank: #3535.
Students: 1,239
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private schools student size?
The California average private schools student size is 174 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with the largest student size in California?
The top ranked private schools in California include Mother Of Divine Grace School, Laurel Springs School and Mater Dei High School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in California?
The private high school with the largest student size in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School, with a value of 6206. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Mother Of Divine Grace School, with a value of 6206.

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