#1 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Francis W Parker School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade1,280 students11 students per teacher
2026 lists
College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Private high schools in California where the most graduates go on to four-year colleges. Top 50 of 310 schools.
#2 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Brentwood School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
B+Overall grade1,227 students11 students per teacher
#3 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Viewpoint School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Calabasas, CA
A+Overall grade1,156 students5 students per teacher
#4 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Sierra Canyon School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chatsworth, CA
B+Overall grade1,139 students11 students per teacher
#5 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Stanford Online High School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Redwood City, CA
B+Overall grade985 students15 students per teacher
#6 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
The Quarry Lane School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dublin, CA
B+Overall grade975 students8 students per teacher
#7 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
United Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
AOverall grade923 students32 students per teacher
#8 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Head Royce School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade906 students11 students per teacher
#9 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Polytechnic School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade874 students7 students per teacher
#10 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Maranatha Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade855 students13 students per teacher
#11 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
The Bishop's School
Episcopal school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
La Jolla, CA
A+Overall grade800 students7 students per teacher
#12 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Wildwood School K-12
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
AOverall grade768 students8 students per teacher
#13 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
San Domenico School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Anselmo, CA
A+Overall grade679 students7 students per teacher
#14 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Le Lycee Francais De Los Angeles
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade651 students6 students per teacher
#15 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Bentley School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lafayette, CA
AOverall grade634 students8 students per teacher
#16 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
The VR School
Independent school · Grades 1–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Palo Alto, CA
BOverall grade630 students9 students per teacher
#17 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Windward School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade625 students6 students per teacher
#18 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Pinewood Private of Los Altos
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Altos, CA
A-Overall grade598 students7 students per teacher
#19 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Sacramento Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall grade562 students8 students per teacher
#20 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Marlborough School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls559 students7 students per teacher
#21 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall grade504 students13 students per teacher
#22 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
San Francisco University High School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade480 students8 students per teacher
#23 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Marin Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Rafael, CA
AOverall grade459 students8 students per teacher
#24 College-Bound Private High Schools in California
Sequoyah
Alternative school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade437 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.