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Best Contra Costa County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private high schools serving 6,104 students in Contra Costa County, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Carondelet High School, Berean Christian High School, and De La Salle High School.
The average tuition cost is $26,557, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,316.
41% of private high schools in Contra Costa County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Contra Costa County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
(1)
101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
The Springstone School
The Springstone School Photo - The Springstone School Main Hall.
Special Education School
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Tuition listed
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bentley School
Bentley School Photo
(1)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
Gr: K-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Berean Christian High School
Berean Christian High School Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
245 El Divisadero Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 945-6464
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
431 Rincon Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-9550
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Tuition listed
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Contra Costa Christian School
Contra Costa Christian School Photo - Christmas Concert
(Christian)
(3)
2721 Larkey Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
Gr: PK-12 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian School
(Assembly of God)
1745 E 18th St
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 491 students
De La Salle High School
De La Salle High School Photo - De La Salle High School sign at the front of campus.
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Orinda Academy
Orinda Academy Photo - Main Building
(6)
19 Altarinda Road
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-7553
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
796 Grayson Rd
Rutherford, CA 94573
(925) 934-9261
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Salesian High School
(Catholic)
(1)
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spectrum Center - Delta
Special Education School
135 E Leland Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-6929
Gr: 11-12 | 70 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anova Center For Education - ACE Contra Costa
Special Education School
1140 Galaxy Way, Suite 100
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-9616
Gr: 1-12 | 76 students
Antioch Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1509 Monterey Dr
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-4160
Gr: 1-11 | 6 students Tuition listed
Diablo Valley School
Alternative School
(2)
2924 Clayton Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 676-2982
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Futures Academy - Pleasanton
Alternative School
4301 Hacienda Dr, Ste 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 948-8992
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
Heritage Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
5200 Heidorn Ranch Road
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 778-2234
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Holden High School
Holden High School Photo - Class size at Holden High School is kept small to allow more engaging and interactive academics.
10 Irwin Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-0199
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lifepoint Academy
(Christian)
3425 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-9006
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1330 N Broadway Ste 204
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-1609
Gr: 2-11 | 5 students
Orion Academy
Orion Academy Photo - Orion students graduate with more than an academic education. We strive to engage students in an educational experience that provides a path to independence.
Special Education School
(1)
1868 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 377-0789
Gr: 8-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Royal Oaks Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2130 Monostory Court
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 432-1301
Gr: 1-12 Tuition listed
St. Thomas
98 Roberta Ave
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 947-6790
Gr: 1-11 | 9 students
Seneca Center's Uprising Academy
Special Education School
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 594-6868
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Seneca Family Of Agencie- Catalyst Academy
Special Education School
1060 Manor Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 300-6350
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
Special Education School
16330 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-4494
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Spectrum Center- Antioch Campus
Special Education School
800 Gary Ave
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7520
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
Special Education School
1543 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Contra Costa County, California

Contra Costa County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4892 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
2375 Aberdeen Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 223-6079
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Cheim School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1413 F St Portable One
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-1133
Gr: 7-11 | 19 students
La Cheim School, Inc. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2853 Groom Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 243-2360
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
2800 Rheem Ave
Richmond, CA 78404
(510) 890-9740
Gr: K-8 | 8 students
330 Worrell Road
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 813-5845
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students Tuition listed
2740 Jones Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4888
Gr: K-8 | 369 students
1124 Ferry St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-1295
Gr: K-5 | 36 students
2702 Pleasant Hill Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 947-2340
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
201 28th St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 232-3326
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
1500 Sherburne Hills Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 736-2181
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
2603 Tassajara Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 233-3013
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 18 students
2225 Gaynor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 236-9101
Gr: 3 | 2 students
1800 Elm St
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 970-7580
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students

Overview

This County (Contra Costa County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
32 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,104 Students
275,208 Students
% Average Students of Color
58%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
619 Teachers
26,866 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
62%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
34 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,557
$23,316
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,750
$1,500
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,858
$12,687
Average Acceptance Rate
66%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$44 million
$30.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.73
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
663 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
11%
13%
# Hispanic Students
977 Students
43,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
578 Students
15,939 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
2,683 Students
115,884 Students
% White Students
43%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
2,957 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,280 Students
49,002 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Carondelet High School, Berean Christian High School, and De La Salle High School.
How many private high schools are located in Contra Costa County?
31 private high schools are located in Contra Costa County.
How much do private high schools cost in Contra Costa County?
The average tuition cost is $26,557, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,316.
How diverse are private high schools in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County private high schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Contra Costa County?
41% of private high schools in Contra Costa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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