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Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, Northridge
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: PK-8
School Type: coeducational, day school
Comments: Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School combines traditional Jewish teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire approximately 360 students in their formative years.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: coeducational, day school
Comments: Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School combines traditional Jewish teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire approximately 360 students in their formative years.
Action Day Nurseries and Primary Plus Schools, San Jose
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Action Day Nurseries and Primary Plus Schools operates 12 schools serving over 3,200 students in the San Jose area. The school was founded in 1980.
Grades: PK-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Action Day Nurseries and Primary Plus Schools operates 12 schools serving over 3,200 students in the San Jose area. The school was founded in 1980.
Adda Clevenger Junior Prep and Theater School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Recent Adda Clenvenger graduates have gone on to prep schools such as The Branson School and Convent of the Sacred Heart to name a few.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Recent Adda Clenvenger graduates have gone on to prep schools such as The Branson School and Convent of the Sacred Heart to name a few.
The Adventist Union School, Bellflower
Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Adventist Union School offers solid academics combined with traditional Adventist teachings and values. The school was founded in 1946.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Adventist Union School offers solid academics combined with traditional Adventist teachings and values. The school was founded in 1946.
Al-Arqam Islamic School, Sacramento
Religious Affiliation: Muslim
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school was founded in 1998. It offers traditional core academic subjects. Muslim religious teachings with a global view are fundamental to the school's approach. The school is accredited by the Western States Association.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school was founded in 1998. It offers traditional core academic subjects. Muslim religious teachings with a global view are fundamental to the school's approach. The school is accredited by the Western States Association.
Alma Heights Christian Academy, Pacifica
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Alma Heights Christian Academy provides a variety of college preparatory courses combined with traditional Christian teachings. The Academy was founded in 1955.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Alma Heights Christian Academy provides a variety of college preparatory courses combined with traditional Christian teachings. The Academy was founded in 1955.
Alpha Beacon Christian School, San Carlos
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Alpha Beacon Christian School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent with traditional Christian teachings.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Alpha Beacon Christian School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent with traditional Christian teachings.
Alverno High School, Sierra Madre
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Alverno High School is a private, independent Roman Catholic girls college preparatory school. It holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Alverno High School is a private, independent Roman Catholic girls college preparatory school. It holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Ananda Living Wisdom School, Nevada City
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ananda Living Wisdom School offers a unique spiritual experience for its students. Living Wisdom High School is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ananda Living Wisdom School offers a unique spiritual experience for its students. Living Wisdom High School is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Antelope Valley Christian School, Lancaster
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Antelope Valley Christian School was established in 1987. It serves families who desire solid academics combined with traditional Christian teachings.
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Antelope Valley Christian School was established in 1987. It serves families who desire solid academics combined with traditional Christian teachings.
Aquinas High School, San Bernadino
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Aquinas High School gives students a challenging college preparatory curriculum combined with traditional Catholic teachings. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Aquinas High School gives students a challenging college preparatory curriculum combined with traditional Catholic teachings. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Arborland Montessori Children's Academy, Fullerton
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Arborland Montessori Children's Academy provides a child-centered education according to the Montessori approach.
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Arborland Montessori Children's Academy provides a child-centered education according to the Montessori approach.
Archbishop Mitty High School, San Jose
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Archbishop Mitty High School provides a variety of college preparatory courses together with Catholic teachings. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Archbishop Mitty High School provides a variety of college preparatory courses together with Catholic teachings. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Archbishop Riordan High School gives young men a challenging college preparatory education in the Marianist tradition. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Archbishop Riordan High School gives young men a challenging college preparatory education in the Marianist tradition. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The Archer School for Girls, Brentwood
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Archer School for Girls serves over 450 girls with a stimulating, enriched academic program. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Archer School for Girls serves over 450 girls with a stimulating, enriched academic program. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Armona Union Academy, Armona
Religious affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day
Comments: Armona Union Academy offers a Seventh-day Adventist approach to education. It combines Christian teachings with solid academics to shape and inspire young minds in their formative years.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day
Comments: Armona Union Academy offers a Seventh-day Adventist approach to education. It combines Christian teachings with solid academics to shape and inspire young minds in their formative years.
Army & Navy Academy, Carlsbad
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Boarding/day, boys
Comments: Founded in 1910 Army and Navy Academy is California's only military boarding school. The Academy offers a comprehensive academic program as well as strong sports offerings including hockey.
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Boarding/day, boys
Comments: Founded in 1910 Army and Navy Academy is California's only military boarding school. The Academy offers a comprehensive academic program as well as strong sports offerings including hockey.
The Athenian School, Danville
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Athenian School offers a college preparatory curriculum. As well the school has several distinctive programs such as Round Square and Athenian Wilderness Experience.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Athenian School offers a college preparatory curriculum. As well the school has several distinctive programs such as Round Square and Athenian Wilderness Experience.
Aurora School, Oakland
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-5
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Aurora School teaches children in multi-age classrooms. This progressive elementary school offers an enriched curriculum which is developmentally appropriate.
Grades: K-5
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Aurora School teaches children in multi-age classrooms. This progressive elementary school offers an enriched curriculum which is developmentally appropriate.
Baymonte Christian School, Scotts Valley
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Baymonte Christian School integrates Christian teachings with solid academics in a structured, loving environment.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Baymonte Christian School integrates Christian teachings with solid academics in a structured, loving environment.
Beacon Day School, Oakland
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Beacon Day School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Beacon Day School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Bellarmine College Preparatory gives young men a challenging, dynamic high school experience in the Jesuit tradition.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Bellarmine College Preparatory gives young men a challenging, dynamic high school experience in the Jesuit tradition.
Bentley School, Oakland
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bentley School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bentley School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.
Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Berkeley Hall School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a school community which values diversity and academic excellence.
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Berkeley Hall School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a school community which values diversity and academic excellence.
The Berkeley School, Berkeley
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Berkeley School provides a child-centered education using the methods and approaches which it feels serve the children most appropriately.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Berkeley School provides a child-centered education using the methods and approaches which it feels serve the children most appropriately.
Berkeley School, Fullerton
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Berkeley School educates its students academically in a structured environment. The school places great emphasis on an education tailored to the individual student's needs.
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Berkeley School educates its students academically in a structured environment. The school places great emphasis on an education tailored to the individual student's needs.
Berkwood Hedge School, Berkeley
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-5
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Berkwood Hedge School embraces the progressive approach to learning. Teachers at the school respond to their students' learning styles and needs.
Grades: K-5
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Berkwood Hedge School embraces the progressive approach to learning. Teachers at the school respond to their students' learning styles and needs.
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley, Ojai
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boarding, coeducational
Comments: Besant Hill School offers its students a challenging, stimulating high school experience designed to prepare them for college level academics as well as life in general. The school is one of the few boarding schools located in California.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boarding, coeducational
Comments: Besant Hill School offers its students a challenging, stimulating high school experience designed to prepare them for college level academics as well as life in general. The school is one of the few boarding schools located in California.
Beth Hillel Day School, Valley Village
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-5
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Beth Hillel Day School combines an enriched academic curriculum with a Jewish education and values.
Grades: K-5
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Beth Hillel Day School combines an enriched academic curriculum with a Jewish education and values.
Beverly Hills Montessori School, Beverly Hills
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Beverly Hills Montessori School teaches children in multiage classrooms with teacher-guided learning according to the principles of Maria Montessori. The school was founded in 1979.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Beverly Hills Montessori School teaches children in multiage classrooms with teacher-guided learning according to the principles of Maria Montessori. The school was founded in 1979.
Bishop Alemany High School, Mission Hills
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bishop Alemany High School serves students who live in the San Fernando, the Santa Clarita and the Simi Valley areas. BAHS is a college preparatory school owned by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bishop Alemany High School serves students who live in the San Fernando, the Santa Clarita and the Simi Valley areas. BAHS is a college preparatory school owned by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Bishop Amat Memorial High School, La Puente
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Bishop Amat Memorial High is the largest high school operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.BAMH is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Bishop Amat Memorial High is the largest high school operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.BAMH is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Bishop Montgomery High School, Torrance
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Bishop Montgomery High School is staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and the Conventual Franciscan Friars as well as lay faculty. The school was founded in 1957.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day School
Comments: Bishop Montgomery High School is staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and the Conventual Franciscan Friars as well as lay faculty. The school was founded in 1957.
Black Pine Circle School, Berkeley
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Black Pine Circle School develops creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills in a student-centered environment.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Black Pine Circle School develops creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills in a student-centered environment.
Brandeis Hillel Day School, San Rafael
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Brandeis Hillel Day School integrates traditional Jewish teachings with solid academics to stimulate and develop young minds in a child-centered environment.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Brandeis Hillel Day School integrates traditional Jewish teachings with solid academics to stimulate and develop young minds in a child-centered environment.
The Branson School, Ross
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: The Branson School gives young women a comprehensive high school experience which prepares them for life. The school was established in 1920.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: The Branson School gives young women a comprehensive high school experience which prepares them for life. The school was established in 1920.
Brentwood School, Brentwood
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Brentwood School is actually 2 schools: a lower school and a high school. The high school offers its students a challenging, stimulating experience designed to prepare them for college level academics.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Brentwood School is actually 2 schools: a lower school and a high school. The high school offers its students a challenging, stimulating experience designed to prepare them for college level academics.
Bridgemont High School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bridgemont High School offers a Christ-centered, biblically-based education for middle and high school students. The school is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults.
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bridgemont High School offers a Christ-centered, biblically-based education for middle and high school students. The school is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults.
Bridges Academy, Sherman Oaks
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bridges Academy is a college preparatory school for students who are gifted and who have learning differences. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bridges Academy is a college preparatory school for students who are gifted and who have learning differences. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The Buckley School, Sherman Oaks
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Dr. Isabelle Buckley founded the school which bears her name in 1933. The upper school offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Dr. Isabelle Buckley founded the school which bears her name in 1933. The upper school offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum.
Brockus Conservatory, Redlands
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: Brockus Conservatory is a non-profit performing arts boarding school which focuses on dance and musical theatre.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: Brockus Conservatory is a non-profit performing arts boarding school which focuses on dance and musical theatre.
Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College, Whittier
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Broadoaks Children's School embraces the progressive approach to learning. The school is the demonstration school of Whittier College.
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Broadoaks Children's School embraces the progressive approach to learning. The school is the demonstration school of Whittier College.
Calmont School, Topanga
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Calmont School offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children.
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Calmont School offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children.
Campbell Hall, North Hollywood
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Campbell Hall offers its students a challenging, structured learning experience. The school was founded in 1944.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Campbell Hall offers its students a challenging, structured learning experience. The school was founded in 1944.
Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School, Montebello
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School is a college preparatory high school which combines challenging academics with traditional Catholic teachings and values..
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School is a college preparatory high school which combines challenging academics with traditional Catholic teachings and values..
Carden Academy of Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK - 8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden Academy of Huntington Beach offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children.
Grades: PK - 8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden Academy of Huntington Beach offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children.
Carden El Encanto School, Santa Clara
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden El Encanto School follows the educational methods and philosophy of Mae Carden. Ms. Carden started the movement in the 1960s in New York.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden El Encanto School follows the educational methods and philosophy of Mae Carden. Ms. Carden started the movement in the 1960s in New York.
Carden School of Camarillo, Camarillo
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden School of Camarillo is a proprietary primary school committed to the Carden Method. Mae Carden believed that we should teach children "how to think, not what to think."
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden School of Camarillo is a proprietary primary school committed to the Carden Method. Mae Carden believed that we should teach children "how to think, not what to think."
Carden School, Whitter
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden School provides a child-centered education according to the Carden Method. it also offers after school and hot lunch programs.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden School provides a child-centered education according to the Carden Method. it also offers after school and hot lunch programs.
Carondelet High School, Concord
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Carondelet High School is a private Catholic girls high school operated by Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The school was founded in 1965.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Carondelet High School is a private Catholic girls high school operated by Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The school was founded in 1965.
Casa di Mir Montessori Elementary School, San Jose
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Casa di Mir Montessori Elementary School offers an alternative to traditional educational practices with learning based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Casa di Mir Montessori Elementary School offers an alternative to traditional educational practices with learning based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Castilleja School, Palo Alto
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Castilleja School gives young women a comprehensive school experience which prepares them for life. The school was founded in 1907.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Castilleja School gives young women a comprehensive school experience which prepares them for life. The school was founded in 1907.
Cascade Canyon School, Fairfax
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Cascade Canyon School embraces the progressive approach to learning. Classes are multi-grade. Grades and red marks on your child's work are not part of this school's philosophy and way of doing things.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Cascade Canyon School embraces the progressive approach to learning. Classes are multi-grade. Grades and red marks on your child's work are not part of this school's philosophy and way of doing things.
Cate School, Carpinteria
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Cate School offers its students a challenging, stimulating high school experience designed to prepare them for college level academics as well as life in general. The school was founded in 1910.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Cate School offers its students a challenging, stimulating high school experience designed to prepare them for college level academics as well as life in general. The school was founded in 1910.
Cathedral School for Boys, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-8
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Cathedral School for Boys was originally founded to educate choristers for Grace Cathedral Choir. Its role has expanded over the years to include early childhood grades.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Cathedral School for Boys was originally founded to educate choristers for Grace Cathedral Choir. Its role has expanded over the years to include early childhood grades.
Chaim Weizmann Community Day School, Pasadena
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chaim Weizmann Community Day School offers an academic curriculum enriched with Jewish teachings. The school was founded in 1983.
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chaim Weizmann Community Day School offers an academic curriculum enriched with Jewish teachings. The school was founded in 1983.
Challenger School, Sunnyvale
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Challenger Schools have 8 campuses in the Bay area. The school prides itself on traditional methods.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Challenger Schools have 8 campuses in the Bay area. The school prides itself on traditional methods.
Chaminade College Preparatory, Chatsworth
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chaminade College Preparatory gives young men and women a challenging, dynamic high school experience combined with traditional Catholic values. The school is operated by the Marianist order.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chaminade College Preparatory gives young men and women a challenging, dynamic high school experience combined with traditional Catholic values. The school is operated by the Marianist order.
Charles Armstrong School, Belmont
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 1-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Charles Armstrong School has successfully taught students with dyslexia since 1968. It offers a full academic program as well.
Grades: 1-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Charles Armstrong School has successfully taught students with dyslexia since 1968. It offers a full academic program as well.
Chatsworth Hills Academy, Chatsworth
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chatsworth Hills Academy offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children. Its unique spiral curriculum is the centerpiece of a comprehensive college preparatory program.
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chatsworth Hills Academy offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children. Its unique spiral curriculum is the centerpiece of a comprehensive college preparatory program.
Chamlian Armenian School, Glendale
Religious affiliation: Apostolic Church
Grades: 1-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chamlian Armenian School educates its students academically following State of California requirements and guidelines. It also offers Armenian language instruction.
Grades: 1-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chamlian Armenian School educates its students academically following State of California requirements and guidelines. It also offers Armenian language instruction.
Children's Community School, Van Nuys
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Children's Community School embraces the progressive approach to learning according to the principals of John Dewey.
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Children's Community School embraces the progressive approach to learning according to the principals of John Dewey.
Children's Day School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Children's Community School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and a global perspective.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Children's Community School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and a global perspective.
Clairbourn School, San Gabriel
Religious affiliation: Christian Science
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Clairbourn School offers an enriched academic curriculum centered on Christian Science values and teachings. The school was founded in 1926.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Clairbourn School offers an enriched academic curriculum centered on Christian Science values and teachings. The school was founded in 1926.
Contra Costa Christian Schools, Walnut Creek
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: Pk-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Contra Costa Christian Schools offer a Christ-centered, biblically-based education. CCCS was founded in 1978
Grades: Pk-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Contra Costa Christian Schools offer a Christ-centered, biblically-based education. CCCS was founded in 1978
Contra Costa Jewish Day School, Walnut Creek
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Contra Costa Jewish Day School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum combined with Judaic studies. The school serves the East Bay area.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Contra Costa Jewish Day School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum combined with Judaic studies. The school serves the East Bay area.
Corpus Christi Salesian School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Corpus Christi Salesian School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Corpus Christi Salesian School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.
The Country School, North Hollywood
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Country School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Country School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Coutin School, Canoga Park
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Coutin School is a special needs school. It offers individualized academic programs designed with the needs of its students in mind. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Coutin School is a special needs school. It offers individualized academic programs designed with the needs of its students in mind. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Crespi Carmelite High School, Encino
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Crespi Carmelite High School gives young men a challenging, dynamic high school experience in the Carmelite tradition of excellence and Catholic values.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Crespi Carmelite High School gives young men a challenging, dynamic high school experience in the Carmelite tradition of excellence and Catholic values.
The Crowden School, Berkeley
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 4-8
School Type: Coeducational day school
Comments: The Crowden School was founded by violinist Anne Crowden in 1983. It combines challenging academics with the music training talented young people deserve and require.
Grades: 4-8
School Type: Coeducational day school
Comments: The Crowden School was founded by violinist Anne Crowden in 1983. It combines challenging academics with the music training talented young people deserve and require.
CrossRoad Christian Academy, Gardena
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: CrossRoad Christian Academy combines traditional Christian teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: CrossRoad Christian Academy combines traditional Christian teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.
Crossroads School, Santa Monica
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Crossroads School embraces the progressive approach to learning.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Crossroads School embraces the progressive approach to learning.
Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Crystal Springs Uplands School offers a structured and challenging college preparatory curriculum. CSUS graduates matriculate to some of the top colleges and universities.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Crystal Springs Uplands School offers a structured and challenging college preparatory curriculum. CSUS graduates matriculate to some of the top colleges and universities.
The Curtis School, Los Angeles
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Curtis School is dedicated to educating the whole child. The school was founded in 1925.
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Curtis School is dedicated to educating the whole child. The school was founded in 1925.
Delphi Academy, Los Angeles
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Delphi Academy offers an educational approach using the Delphi program. This proprietary method was developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Delphi Academy offers an educational approach using the Delphi program. This proprietary method was developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
De Mirillac Middle School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 6-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: De Mirillac Middle School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in one of the poorest neighborhoods in San Francisco.
Grades: 6-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: De Mirillac Middle School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in one of the poorest neighborhoods in San Francisco.
Diablo Valley School, Concord
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Diablo Valley School is patterned after the Sudbury model schools. These schools believe in a student-driven approach to learning, with multiage classes and no fixed curriculum.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Diablo Valley School is patterned after the Sudbury model schools. These schools believe in a student-driven approach to learning, with multiage classes and no fixed curriculum.
The Discovery Center School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Discovery Center School teaches an enriched college preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Discovery Center School teaches an enriched college preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
Don Bosco Technical High School, Rosemead
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Don Bosco Technical High School gives young men a challenging, academic and technological education which provides a solid foundation for achievements in later life.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Don Bosco Technical High School gives young men a challenging, academic and technological education which provides a solid foundation for achievements in later life.
Drew College Preparatory School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Drew College Preparatory School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to exceed University of California entrance requirements. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular, co-curricular and experiential activities and programs.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Drew College Preparatory School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to exceed University of California entrance requirements. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular, co-curricular and experiential activities and programs.
Dunham Academy, San Rafael
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Dunham Academy is a school for gifted children. It offers an enriched curriculum designed to challenge young minds.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Dunham Academy is a school for gifted children. It offers an enriched curriculum designed to challenge young minds.
Echo Horizon School, Culver City
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Echo Horizon School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Echo Horizon School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, Berkeley
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley offers an enriched, bilingual academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley offers an enriched, bilingual academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.
Ecole Internationale de la Peninsule, Palo Alto
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ecole Internationale de la Peninsule teaches an enriched Chinese and French preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ecole Internationale de la Peninsule teaches an enriched Chinese and French preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires provides the guidance a Catholic student needs in the formative years to incorporate the teachings of moral and spiritual values of the Catholic Church in an intellectual, social and emotional environment.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires provides the guidance a Catholic student needs in the formative years to incorporate the teachings of moral and spiritual values of the Catholic Church in an intellectual, social and emotional environment.
Eldorado-Emerson School, Orange
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Eldorado-Emerson School educates the whole child in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Eldorado-Emerson School educates the whole child in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.
Fairmont Schools, Orange County
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Fairmont Schools educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Fairmont Schools educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Flintridge Preparatory School prepares children to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens by teaching an innovative and accelerated curriculum.
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Flintridge Preparatory School prepares children to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens by teaching an innovative and accelerated curriculum.
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, La Canada
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy gives young women a comprehensive high school experience in the Catholic, Dominican tradition.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy gives young women a comprehensive high school experience in the Catholic, Dominican tradition.
Foothills Adventists Elementary, St. Helena
Religious affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Foothills Adventists Elementary offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth in the Adventist tradition. The school was founded in 1902.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Foothills Adventists Elementary offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth in the Adventist tradition. The school was founded in 1902.
Foothill Country Day School, Claremont
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Foothill Country Day School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Foothill Country Day School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.
French American International School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: French American International School offers the finest enriched, bilingual learning experience for its students.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: French American International School offers the finest enriched, bilingual learning experience for its students.
French-American International High School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: French-American International High School offers its students a challenging, bilingual high school experience.
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: French-American International High School offers its students a challenging, bilingual high school experience.
Garden Gate Montessori, Walnut Creek
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Garden Gate Montessori provides a child-centered education according to the Montessori approach.
Grades: PK-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Garden Gate Montessori provides a child-centered education according to the Montessori approach.
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory High School, Santa Cruz
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory High School is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults. The school offers innovative programs and individualized attention.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory High School is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults. The school offers innovative programs and individualized attention.
German-American School, San Francisco
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: German-American School gives students a challenging, bilingual high school experience.
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: German-American School gives students a challenging, bilingual high school experience.
Growing Tree Bilingual Montessori Preschool, Saratoga
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: Infant-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Growing Tree Bilingual Montessori Preschool offers Montessori teaching in an English-Chinese bilingual setting. The school was founded in 2005.
Grades: Infant-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Growing Tree Bilingual Montessori Preschool offers Montessori teaching in an English-Chinese bilingual setting. The school was founded in 2005.
Girls' Middle School, Mountainview
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-8
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Girls' Middle School gives young women a comprehensive middle school experience which prepares them for their high school years.
Grades: 6-8
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Girls' Middle School gives young women a comprehensive middle school experience which prepares them for their high school years.