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Malibu ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 151 students in Malibu, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in Malibu, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Malibu, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Malibu ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

McKinna Learning Academy Photo
McKinna Learning Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
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Our Lady Of Malibu School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
3625 Winter Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8071
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Malibu, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Sycamore School
Gr: K-5 | 30 students
3504 Las Flores Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-1980
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Malibu, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
151
Students
-16.6% (-30 students) 10-yr
$24,200
Avg. Tuition
+146.9% (+$14,400) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-3 students) 10-yr
22%
Students of Color
+4.8% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Malibu)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
151 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202560180179
202460175172
202347181174
202256189185
202144185180
202042179171
201940179175
201840173172
201740179180
201635173178
201545162167
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% Students of Color
22%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%51%34%
202420%51%34%
202319%50%33%
202216%48%33%
202115%48%32%
202017%48%32%
20196%48%31%
20186%47%31%
201721%50%32%
201623%49%32%
201521%49%32%
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0.58
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.530.740.65
20240.530.740.65
20230.430.740.65
20220.370.730.64
20210.360.730.64
20200.300.730.64
20190.160.730.63
20180.160.730.63
20170.160.720.61
20160.240.720.61
20150.450.720.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%1%1%
20243%1%1%
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# Asian Students
5 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%11%5%
20244%11%5%
20233%11%5%
20226%10%4%
20216%10%4%
20206%10%4%
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%16%9%
20244%16%9%
202310%16%9%
20228%16%8%
20217%16%9%
20208%16%9%
20192%16%8%
20182%17%8%
20172%17%8%
20165%17%8%
20151%17%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20163%5%7%
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# White Students
92 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
61%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202566%37%52%
202466%37%52%
202374%38%52%
202278%40%54%
202179%40%54%
202084%40%54%
201992%41%56%
201892%41%56%
201792%43%58%
201687%43%58%
201569%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
34 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518%29%26%
202418%29%26%
202312%28%25%
20227%28%25%
20217%27%25%
20201%27%24%
20193%26%24%
20183%26%23%
20173%24%22%
20162%24%22%
201528%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%59%55%
202490%58%54%
202390%58%54%
202290%59%54%
20214%59%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025121715
2024121715
2023121715
2022121715
2021101715
2020151715
2019151715
2018151715
2017151715
2016151715
2015151715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,200
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$9,800$18,076$15,012
2024$9,800$17,195$13,254
2023$9,800$16,660$12,626
2022$9,800$15,979$12,187
2021$9,800$15,298$11,800
2020$9,800$14,748$11,512
2019$9,800$14,369$11,293
2018$9,800$13,813$11,017
2017$9,800$13,422$10,708
2016$9,800$12,852$10,356
2015$9,800$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$3,360
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%29%34%
202410%29%34%
202310%29%34%
202210%28%33%
202110%28%33%
202010%28%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%27%30%
201710%27%30%
201610%26%29%
201510%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMalibu, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$5,000$8,932$7,073
2024$5,000$8,712$6,930
2023$5,000$8,186$6,469
2022$5,000$8,205$6,289
2021$5,000$7,081$6,055
2020$5,000$6,794$5,921
2019$5,000$6,413$5,795
2018$5,000$5,977$5,456
2017$5,000$5,752$5,319
2016$5,000$5,279$5,105
2015$5,000$5,100$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Malibu, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Malibu, CA is McKinna Learning Academy.
How many private schools are located in Malibu?
2 private schools are located in Malibu.
What percentage of students in Malibu go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Malibu are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Malibu?
50% of private schools in Malibu are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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