The average private elementary school tuition in California is $16,478 per year (2024-25).
The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Kids World School, Inc & Cornerstone Academy Of L., with a tuition of $1,200.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,200
$3,400
Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,354
California Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost (2024-25)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: K-12
3525 Glenhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-4703
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-4703
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: K-12
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $1,210
Grades: K-5
2330 Pomar Vista Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 317-8627
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 317-8627
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-5
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-3
331 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-6618
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-6618
Rank: #66.
Tuition: $1,317
Grades: PK-5
650 Willard Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Rank: #77.
Kidsville Usa![Kidsville Usa Photo]( "Kidsville Usa Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,342
Grades: NS-1
8464 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Rank: #88.
Tuition: $1,409
Grades: PK-1
30075 Comercio
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Rank: #99.
Hacienda School
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,545
Grades: K-8
4671 Chabot Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 485-5750
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 485-5750
Rank: #1010.
Fountainhead Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,600
Grades: K-5
6665 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 820-1343
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 820-1343
Rank: #1111.
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]( "Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,624
Grades: PK-12
407 Bryant Cir Ste B1
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Rank: #1212.
Tuition: $1,764
Grades: NS-5
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Rank: #1313.
Rainbow Montessori
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,950
Grades: NS-6
790 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Rank: #1414.
TechProtege, LLC![TechProtege, LLC Photo - 6-year-old Jared solving Algebra "Quadratic Equations" at TechProtege. In just 11 months at TechProtege, Jared has advanced from 3rd Grade Math all the way to 9th Grade Math-- even while only in 1st Grade at his regular school!]( "TechProtege, LLC Photo - 6-year-old Jared solving Algebra \"Quadratic Equations\" at TechProtege. In just 11 months at TechProtege, Jared has advanced from 3rd Grade Math all the way to 9th Grade Math-- even while only in 1st Grade at his regular school!")
Special Program Emphasis
Tuition: $2,025
Grades: 5-10
10250 Constellation Blvd - 23rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Rank: #1515.
Shasta Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,200
Grades: K-12
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Rank: #1616.
Westmorland Basic Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $2,250
Grades: 1-12
799 S Cook St
Westmorland, CA 92281
(760) 791-8111
Westmorland, CA 92281
(760) 791-8111
Rank: #1717.
Crescent City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $2,475
Grades: 2-8
1770 Northcrest Dr
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-2738
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-2738
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Integrity Christian School
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: PK-12
4905 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(877) 427-4905
Anaheim, CA 92807
(877) 427-4905
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Women Helping All People Scholastic Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: 2-8
79 Cole Dr Ste 5
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Rank: #2020.
Tuition: $2,600
Grades: PK-12
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Rank: #2121.
West Coast Baptist School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,650
Grades: K-12
1985 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Berean Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: 1-12
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Foursquare Christian School
(Pentecostal)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: PK-2
144 Butte St
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
St. Michaels School![St. Michaels School Photo - St. Michael's is a small school with a family feel where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.]( "St. Michaels School Photo - St. Michael's is a small school with a family feel where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: K-8
1027 W 87th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 752-6101
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 752-6101
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
School Of Santa Isabel
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: K-8
2424 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-3716
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-3716
Rank: #2626.
Tuition: $3,075
Grades: K-8
145 W 64th St
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 758-2284
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 758-2284
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Dinuba Junior Academy![Dinuba Junior Academy Photo - The lower grade building houses the Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten combined classroom as well as the grades 1-4 combined classroom.]( "Dinuba Junior Academy Photo - The lower grade building houses the Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten combined classroom as well as the grades 1-4 combined classroom.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $3,100
Grades: K-8
218 S Crawford Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-0194
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-0194
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
St. Pius X Parish School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,100
Grades: PK-8
10855 S. Pioneer Blvd
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 864-4818
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 864-4818
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,200
Grades: K-8
4224 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 293-4266
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 293-4266
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Santa Teresita Elementary School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,200
Grades: K-8
2646 Zonal Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 221-1129
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 221-1129
Rank: #3131.
Tuition: $3,223
Grades: K-8
10990 California Avenue
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 635-7184
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 635-7184
Rank: #3232.
Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary School![Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,330
Grades: PK-8
7802 Vineland Avenue
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 765-4897
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 765-4897
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Faith Christian Academy![Faith Christian Academy Photo - Faith Christian High School 2022International Student Program]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - Faith Christian High School 2022International Student Program")
(Christian)
Tuition: $3,400
Grades: PK-12
450 W Elm St
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-9209
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-9209
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Lake Almanor Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $3,400
Grades: 3
2610 State Route A13
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 596-4100
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 596-4100
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
St. Joseph School![St. Joseph School Photo]( "St. Joseph School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,400
Grades: PK-8
2460 Gold St
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private elementary schools tuition?
The California average private elementary schools tuition is $17,189 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools in California include Kids World School, Inc & Cornerstone Academy Of L., Wherry Academy and Mission Hills School.
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