ABC Playhouse
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
Torrance, CA
AOverall grade15 students5 students per teacher
Independent schools in California
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 431 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Diablo Valley
Independent school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in California
Concord, CA
A-Overall grade15 students5 students per teacher
Safari Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–1
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Sonora, CA
A-Overall grade15 students8 students per teacher
Math for the Gifted and Talented
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in California
Rowland Heights, CA
A-Overall grade14 students4 students per teacher
Dove Day School- Educational Programs
Independent school · Grades K–4
The only independent school in San Dimas
San Dimas, CA
AOverall grade13 students4 students per teacher
Stanza International Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Lancaster
Lancaster, CA
A-Overall grade13 students6 students per teacher
Encompass Four Corners School
Independent school · Grades 3–6
The only independent school in Alameda
Alameda, CA
B+Overall grade12 students12 students per teacher
Pentecostal Way of Truth School Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–9
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in California
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade12 students2 students per teacher
Mandela Children's Learning Village
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only independent school in Compton
Compton, CA
AOverall grade11 students3 students per teacher
New Montessori School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
The only independent school in La Puente
La Puente, CA
A-Overall grade11 students11 students per teacher
Seeds of Hope Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–7
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
Encinitas, CA
A-Overall grade11 students6 students per teacher
Balboa School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The only independent school in Escondido
Escondido, CA
A-Overall grade10 students5 students per teacher
Deway School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California
City Of Industry, CA
AOverall grade10 students1 students per teacher
Discovery World Education Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Rolling Hills Estates
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A-Overall grade10 students4 students per teacher
Hadley School
Independent school · Grades K–2
The only independent school in Whittier
Whittier, CA
AOverall grade10 students4 students per teacher
Indigenous Learning
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Rialto, CA
A-Overall grade10 students5 students per teacher
Kahlon Family Services School
Independent school · Grades K–4
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade10 students3 students per teacher
Stoneridge Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The only independent school in Fontana
Fontana, CA
A-Overall grade10 students3 students per teacher
Academy of Curious Squidges and Boone
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
The only independent school in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
A-Overall grade9 students9 students per teacher
Armenta Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–10
Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in California
Laguna Niguel, CA
A-Overall grade9 students3 students per teacher
Frohlich Intl Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–8
The only independent school in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A-Overall grade9 students9 students per teacher
Learning Tree Walnut Education Center
Independent school · Grades K–2
The smallest classes of any independent school in Walnut
Walnut, CA
A-Overall grade9 students5 students per teacher
Mandarin Academy
Independent school · Grades K–3
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in California
Cupertino, CA
A-Overall grade9 students4 students per teacher
Martinson Child Development Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 99% of independent schools in California
Santa Clara, CA
A-Overall grade9 students2 students per teacher
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