Dunn School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in Los Olivos
Los Olivos, CA
A+Overall grade218 students6 students per teacher
Independent schools in California
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 431 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Oak Grove School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
Ojai, CA
BOverall grade216 students8 students per teacher
Pasadena Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Altadena
Altadena, CA
A+Overall grade212 students5 students per teacher
Crestview Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Serving families in La Canada Flintridge since at least 2011
La Canada Flintridge, CA
A+Overall grade210 students8 students per teacher
Presidio Hill School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade210 students7 students per teacher
Ef Academy Pasadena
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Pasadena, CA
B+Overall grade200 students6 students per teacher
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Northridge, CA
A+Overall grade199 students5 students per teacher
Marin Primary & Middle School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
Larkspur, CA
A+Overall grade199 students5 students per teacher
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of 29 independent schools in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
B+Overall grade198 students9 students per teacher
The Gillispie School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade198 students8 students per teacher
The Girls' Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls198 students6 students per teacher
St. Albans Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Roseville
Roseville, CA
A-Overall grade192 students10 students per teacher
Tessellations
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in California
Cupertino, CA
A+Overall grade189 students4 students per teacher
Kids Connection Elementary
Independent school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Foster City since at least 2011
Foster City, CA
BOverall grade188 students15 students per teacher
The Childrens School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade188 students7 students per teacher
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade186 students11 students per teacher
Mt. Helix Academy - Tiee
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in La Mesa since at least 2011
La Mesa, CA
AOverall grade186 students8 students per teacher
Los Encinos School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2011–12
Encino, CA
AOverall grade184 students8 students per teacher
Merryhill School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade181 students12 students per teacher
Sequoyah School (High School Campus)
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Grove, CA
B+Overall grade181 students10 students per teacher
The Meher Schools
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 2 independent schools in Lafayette
Lafayette, CA
B+Overall grade180 students9 students per teacher
Old Orchard School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Campbell
Campbell, CA
AOverall grade179 students9 students per teacher
Marin Horizon School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Mill Valley, CA
AOverall grade177 students7 students per teacher
Westerly School of Long Beach
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
B+Overall grade177 students14 students per teacher
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