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Best California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 272 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 106,614 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Oakwood School, and BASIS Independent Fremont.
The average tuition cost is $37,697, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,037.
26% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School Photo - Our dedicated faculty deliver personalized instruction to students embracing each student as an individual. Lessons are engaging, inquiry-focused, hands-on, and highly collaborative to prepare students for high school and beyond. Teachers are not solely focused on delivering instruction; rather, they are focused on each child feeling seen and care for, and teaching children to be lifelong learners.
(20)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
(1)
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Gr: PK-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Photo
(1)
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Gr: PK-12 | 1,248 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 83 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Photo
(Episcopal)
(10)
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo - Since 1973, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has been dedicated to providing a high standard of college preparatory education, set within the framework of Christ-centered instruction and example. Our staff is committed to partnering with an extremely supportive school community to offer a truly unique educational experience.
(Christian)
(16)
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Child's Primary School
The Child's Primary School Photo - First day of school for our Kindergartners!
(19)
3811 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 576-2120
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clairbourn School
Clairbourn School Photo
(17)
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Drew School
Drew School Photo - We know that teenagers learn better and achieve more when they're in an environment where their happiness, well-being and ideas are taken into account. That's why we've spent years developing a unique and supportive culture that removes barriers to learning, boosts confidence, and sets students up to be the best learners they can be.
(3)
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Dunn School
Dunn School Photo - The outdoor education program at Dunn School fosters greater self-awareness through physical challenges and leadership experiences in the outdoors.
(5)
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foothill Country Day School
Foothill Country Day School Photo - Field Day and Art Walk is a tradition that dates back to our school's founding. Since our school was founded around a 1954 Kentucky Derby winner named Determine, we hold a day of races and fun each year on Derby Day. Our kids are superheroes!
(11)
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Gr: NS-8 | 438 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Harker School Upper School
The Harker School Upper School Photo - Harker's Eagle Buddies program matches upper school students with lower school students for three years. The buddies meet 3 times per year for fun and food!
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Gr: K-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Hollywood Schoolhouse Photo
(1)
1233 North McCaddden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-1320
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo
(6)
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Gr: K-12 | 2,210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles Photo - Homecoming!
(5)
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(4)
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
Gr: K-12 | 822 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Photo - HARKNESS LEARNING: Students build critical communication skills and critical thinking through student-centered discussion-based learning.
(6)
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phillips Brooks School
Phillips Brooks School Photo
(9)
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Prospect Sierra School
Prospect Sierra School Photo
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning
Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning Photo - Provocative, hands-on teaching, highlighting puzzles, mysteries, controversies and quandaries, is crucial to our deeper learning model.
(10)
4345 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(310) 478-9900
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacramento Country Day School
Sacramento Country Day School Photo - With low student-teacher ratios, Sacramento Country Day School offers a highly-personalized educational experience that challenges students to innovate, and explore in a flexible academic program.
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Gr: PK-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Domenico School
San Domenico School Photo
(15)
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Gr: K-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30
San Francisco Waldorf High School
San Francisco Waldorf High School Photo
(2)
470 West Portal Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 431-2736
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity School
Trinity School Photo
(Episcopal)
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Gr: NS-5 | 157 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Webb Schools
The Webb Schools Photo - Expanding Minds, Opening FuturesExpert faculty will inspire you to think boldly, lead with confidence, and grow as an innovator. Surrounded by mountains, beaches, Los Angeles, and natural wonders, you'll discover new possibilities, prepare for exciting college pathways, and thrive in a community that values learning, leadership, and joy.
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 99 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is more than a school. It's a community where academic achievement goes hand in hand with becoming imaginative, independent thinkers - where students discover themselves and the world around them - where they learn what it means to make a difference.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
Westside Neighborhood School
Westside Neighborhood School Photo
(10)
5401 Beethoven Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
Gr: NS-8 | 657 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
The Berkeley School
The Berkeley School Photo - Students work collaboratively during morning choice time
(1)
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brandeis Marin
Brandeis Marin Photo - Brandeis Marin students worked in the design lab to build and decorate this Friendship bench.
(Jewish)
(1)
180 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Echo Horizon School
Echo Horizon School Photo - The Library is home to more than 17,000 books where students develop their love of reading.
3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-2442
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(1)
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Los Encinos School
Los Encinos School Photo - Delivering instruction in creative, unconventional ways is a gift our teachers bring to keep their students engaged with a love of learning!
(2)
17100 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 990-1006
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lycee Francais de San Francisco
Lycee Francais de San Francisco Photo - Main subjects, from science to writing and reading, are introduced in preschool, and revisited, year after year, each time more in depth.
755 Ashbury Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232
Gr: NS-5 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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