#49 Best Independent Schools in California
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Northridge, CA
A+Overall grade199 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in California
The highest-graded schools of this kind in California. Top 50 of 302 schools.
#50 Best Independent Schools in California
Hilldale School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in California
Daly City, CA
A+Overall grade162 students6 students per teacher
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