The Open School
Independent school · Grades 1–12
One of 3 independent schools in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
BOverall grade70 students14 students per teacher
Independent schools in California
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 431 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Stratford School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade69 students6 students per teacher
Kindercare Learning Center #1039
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Antioch
Antioch, CA
BOverall grade67 students11 students per teacher
Walden Center & School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Berkeley, CA
A-Overall grade67 students8 students per teacher
Creative Beginnings Elementary
Independent school · Grades K–5
The only independent school in Downey
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade66 students11 students per teacher
Granada Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in California
Northridge, CA
A+Overall grade66 students4 students per teacher
Quest Forward High School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
B+Overall grade62 students7 students per teacher
Weil Tennis Academy and College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Ojai, CA
B+Overall grade62 students9 students per teacher
The Vida School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Agoura Hills, CA
A-Overall grade61 students8 students per teacher
Brighton Hall School
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Burbank, CA
AOverall grade60 students7 students per teacher
High Bluff Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A-Overall grade60 students7 students per teacher
Kittredge School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade60 students5 students per teacher
Stanza International Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–12
The largest independent school in Lancaster
Lancaster, CA
BOverall grade60 students25 students per teacher
Terra Marin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California
Mill Valley, CA
A+Overall grade60 students3 students per teacher
Fusion Academy Cupertino
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
Cupertino, CA
AOverall grade58 students4 students per teacher
San Francisco Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade56 students5 students per teacher
McDowell School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in California
Laguna Niguel, CA
A+Overall grade55 students5 students per teacher
Ribet Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
AOverall grade54 students5 students per teacher
Golestan School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
El Cerrito, CA
AOverall grade53 students6 students per teacher
The Crowden School
Independent school · Grades 3–8
Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in California
Berkeley, CA
A+Overall grade53 students5 students per teacher
CL Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–11
The only independent school in Cerritos
Cerritos, CA
BOverall grade52 students10 students per teacher
The Good Shepherd Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–8
One of 2 independent schools in Ontario
Ontario, CA
B+Overall grade52 students10 students per teacher
Crestmont School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in Richmond
Richmond, CA
AOverall grade51 students9 students per teacher
Empowered Church International / Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–6
One of 3 independent schools in Lancaster
Lancaster, CA
B+Overall grade51 students9 students per teacher
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