Mentoring Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in California
Berkeley, CA
AOverall grade9 students3 students per teacher
Independent schools in California
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 431 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Special Touch Learning & Training Academy #1
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
The only independent school in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
AOverall grade9 students5 students per teacher
Westcliff Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
One of 6 independent schools in Irvine
Irvine, CA
A-Overall grade9 students9 students per teacher
Blaise Pascal Academy
Independent school · Grades K–10
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
El Dorado, CA
A-Overall grade7 students7 students per teacher
Ecole Claire Fontaine
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Venice, CA
A-Overall grade7 students7 students per teacher
California Ranch School
Independent school · Grades 9–11
The only independent school in Perris
Perris, CA
A-Overall grade6 students6 students per teacher
Chestry Oak Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–12
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in California
Squaw Valley, CA
A-Overall grade6 students3 students per teacher
Foothill Christian Academy
Independent school · Grades K–9
Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in California
Madera, CA
A-Overall grade6 students2 students per teacher
Kraft Kids School
Independent school · Grades K–7
The only independent school in Victorville
Victorville, CA
A-Overall grade6 students3 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in California
Corona, CA
A-Overall grade6 students3 students per teacher
Pedro Valley School
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in California
Tulelake, CA
AOverall grade6 students3 students per teacher
Sofos Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–11
Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in California
San Jose, CA
A-Overall grade6 students2 students per teacher
The Discovery Center School
Independent school · Grades 3–10
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade6 students4 students per teacher
Wherry Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–9
Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in California
Redwood City, CA
A-Overall grade6 students6 students per teacher
Worldspeak Language Immersion Private School
Independent school · Grades 1–4
Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A-Overall grade6 students3 students per teacher
Eureka School of Santa Barbara
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
A-Overall grade5 students3 students per teacher
Hoggs Hollow
Independent school · Pre-K only
Smaller classes than 63% of preschools nationwide
La Canada Flintridge, CA
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
Main Street Scholars
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in California
Half Moon Bay, CA
A-Overall grade5 students2 students per teacher
California University Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California
Rowland Heights, CA
AOverall grade4 students1 students per teacher
Colema Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in California
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade4 students1 students per teacher
Genius Learning
Independent school · Kindergarten only
The only preschool in Burlingame
Burlingame, CA
A-Overall grade4 students2 students per teacher
Kids World School
Independent school · Grades 1–6
Smaller classes than 99% of independent schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A-Overall grade4 students2 students per teacher
La Jolla Learning Works
Independent school · Grades 3–4
Smaller classes than 99% of independent schools in California
La Jolla, CA
A-Overall grade2 students2 students per teacher
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