San Diego French American School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade256 students8 students per teacher
Independent schools in California
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 431 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
The Primary School - East Palo Alto
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
East Palo Alto, CA
AOverall grade255 students5 students per teacher
Mount Tamalpais School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
A+Overall grade254 students7 students per teacher
Crane Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
AOverall grade252 students7 students per teacher
The Carey School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
San Mateo, CA
A+Overall grade252 students7 students per teacher
The Thacher School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Ojai, CA
A-Overall grade252 students6 students per teacher
The Waldorf School of San Diego
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade251 students8 students per teacher
Waldorf School-Peninsula
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Altos, CA
BOverall grade249 students16 students per teacher
Clairbourn School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Gabriel since at least 2011
San Gabriel, CA
B+Overall grade242 students10 students per teacher
Turning Point School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Culver City
Culver City, CA
A+Overall grade241 students5 students per teacher
San Francisco School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 35 independent schools in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade236 students8 students per teacher
The Healdsburg School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in Healdsburg
Healdsburg, CA
B+Overall grade234 students8 students per teacher
La Scuola International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2019–20
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade233 students8 students per teacher
La Scuola International School-Mission Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade233 students8 students per teacher
Stevenson School Carmel Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Carmel, CA
A+Overall grade233 students8 students per teacher
Tahoe Expedition Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 103% since 2013–14
Truckee, CA
BOverall grade229 students8 students per teacher
Belmont Oaks Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest independent school in Belmont
Belmont, CA
A-Overall grade227 students9 students per teacher
School for Independent Learners
Independent school · Grades 8–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Los Altos, CA
A+Overall grade225 students8 students per teacher
Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Santa Rosa since at least 2011
Santa Rosa, CA
BOverall grade225 students9 students per teacher
Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Irvine, CA
B+Overall grade223 students9 students per teacher
Warren-Walker Middle School
Independent school · Grades K–8
One of 14 independent schools in San Diego
San Diego, CA
B-Overall grade222 students15 students per teacher
Woodcrest School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Tarzana
Tarzana, CA
BOverall grade222 students10 students per teacher
The Riviera Ridge School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Santa Barbara, CA
B+Overall grade220 students8 students per teacher
Ef Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Pasadena, CA
BOverall grade219 students8 students per teacher
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