2022 Best Private High Schools in Contra Costa County

The Athenian School

• Private School
• DANVILLE, CA
• 6-12
• Rating 4.36 out of 5  75 reviews

Parent: The Middle School was a terrific fit for my son. The teachers "got" him. He thrived academically and socially. The administration was transparent -- just about everything worked well.The High School didn't seem quite as well run, but was still a very positive experience, overall. Most of the classes were well-taught, but there were enough exceptions that I considered going to four stars. ...Expectations for academic performance and involvement in extracurriculars can make it more than a full time job. Frankly, it's hard to understand how some kids managed their time, with multiple hours of homework competing with the time demands of the athletics and other extracurricular activities. ...And yet, the school was such a welcoming and supportive environment that it worked.Read 75 Reviews

• grade A+

• 533 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bentley School

• Private School
• LAFAYETTE, CA
• K-12
• Rating 4.11 out of 5  97 reviews

Senior: Bentley is a fantastic school with a highly involved student community. The school offers a plethora of student led clubs and organizations. Additionally, the school's extracurricular programs such as engineering and theatre are very well endowed. Teachers at the school are devoted to helping their students prepare for college and treat them like adults. The new cafeteria is fantastic too!...Read 97 Reviews

• grade A+

• 700 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Contra Costa Christian Schools

• Private School
• WALNUT CREEK, CA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.39 out of 5  71 reviews

Parent: The staff is so caring and personable! They truly care about their students as a whole, not just how they do academically. During these trying times with distance learning, teachers set time aside to help those that are falling behind when they are trying to learn under difficult circumstances. They set office hours to check in with students not only academically, but how they are doing emotionally and mentally. It is in these times , that the teachers have really shown through their truly amazing character and love for their students. We are blessed to be apart of such an amazing community and are thankful everyday for it!...Read 71 Reviews

• grade A+

• 399 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carondelet High School

• Private School
• CONCORD, CA
• 9-12
• Rating 3.95 out of 5  282 reviews

Alum: I graduated last year from CHS and can confidently say that I took much of my time there for granted. With teachers that care for your well-being while also pushing you to perform, the welcoming yet competitive environment, classes structured to push you outside of your comfort zone, and a progressive administration designed to educate youth within Catholic values without forcing beliefs upon them — this school builds good people. This school builds successful individuals and prepares them to make the world a better place. This school means the world to me and always will. Go cougars!...Read 282 Reviews

• grade A+

• 800 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

De La Salle High School

• Private School
• CONCORD, CA
• 9-12
• Rating 4.47 out of 5  91 reviews

Parent: Of the four private schools our son has attended since kindergarten, De La Salle has proven to be the best value, decision and experience by far. Teachers are dedicated to the success of their students, without instilling any toxic competitiveness against each other, students are encouraged to do their best in all their pursuits, and there is a strong sense of community among the parents, faculty and administration. In fact many of the staff, parents, and supporters of De La Salle are alumni. This desire to continue the DLS legacy speaks volumes as to how amazing this school really is...Read 91 Reviews

• grade A

• 1,050 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orinda Academy

• Private School
• ORINDA, CA
• 9-12
• Rating 2.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: Good teachers and wonderful resources if you are ever struggling with a class. Clubs are also a plus. Even though there aren't many due to a low student population, you are encouraged and can very easily make any club you're interested in...Students also know each other relatively well and the community is tight-knit and generally very welcoming. We also recently have gotten new faculty members that have done a pretty good job in keeping the community safe especially as we returned to campus from lockdown...However,The academics are not top notch, and the public schools in the area are known to provide stronger academics. The diversity is still lacking but has improved significantly this year and there are no sport programs whatsoever beyond physical education...In conclusion, go here if you want lots of academic support and tighter community. OA will do a great job at that, but go to the local public schools if you only care about the strength of academics and/or sports...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A

• 76 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Salesian College Preparatory

• Private School
• RICHMOND, CA
• 9-12
• Rating 3.78 out of 5  87 reviews

Junior: Salesian College Preparatory has average academics because they lack core subject AP courses. The majority of AP courses they offer are electives which is great for expressing individual talent. Although, the school is supposed to prepare for college and lacks preparation beyond school. Regarding diversity, culture, and food the school has beyond average for all. The school has a relatively small campus and lacks a variety of athletics programs. The school has a more music and arts support than science and math. If I were apart of the administration I would allow more advanced science classes as there are only 2...Read 87 Reviews

• grade A

• 420 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy

• Private School
• PLEASANT HILL, CA
• K-12
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Works Here: Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy's school family is wonderful. Our caring teachers, creative students, and loyal families actively participate in making sure our school thrives. Students are prepared to enter the college or university of choice. Plus, we make sure they have amazing memories in and out of the classroom that last a lifetime!...Read 9 Reviews

• grade A

• 148 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Berean Christian High School

• Private School
• WALNUT CREEK, CA
• 9-12
• Rating 4.04 out of 5  150 reviews

Senior: My freshman year of high school was spent at Clayton Valley Charter High School. I had a horrible experience there and by the end of the year I felt like I hadn’t learned a thing. When I had the opportunity to transfer to Berean, I took it, although it wasn’t a very easy decision, I easily label it as the best decision of my life so far. When I started attending I was stricken by how much I what learned in just a month! I learned things I hadn’t learned and I was being academically challenged to do better. The teachers are exceptional and truly care about each individual in their class. There is not very many clubs, but most of the athletics are great. They have a great choir and have a fairly new band. It’s not a very diverse school, but there is a fair amount of diversity, and all races and ethnicities are loved and accepted. I would say this school has definitely prepared me well for the rigor of college and given me the resources to succeed!...Read 150 Reviews

• grade A

• 418 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornerstone Christian School

• Private School
• ANTIOCH, CA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 3.9 out of 5  39 reviews

Senior: Cornerstone was a very welcoming school. The teachers actually care about you and about your grades. Cornerstone has top-notch sports teams, I have been apart of their basketball team for 5 years now. And I have loved every minute of it, the bonding on the team and the friendships I have made I will probably keep forever...Read 39 Reviews

• grade B+

• 442 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

El Sobrante Christian School

• Private School
• EL SOBRANTE, CA
• K-12
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Sophomore: Because of the small class sizes the teachers really help any student indivisually who needs help. Although the small class sizes allows for one on one between the teacher and student, I still would like more students. I feel like I'm missing out on the high school experience because there are only 30 kids in the whole high school. I also think they should step up their lunch, pizza twice a week, corndogs, bagels and soggy burritos gets old after awhile. Besides that the school is pretty good, since it is so small you form a relationship with almost everyone...Read 3 Reviews

• grade B

• 261 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage Baptist Academy

• Private School
• ANTIOCH, CA
• K-12
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: As a student at Heritage Baptist Academy with familial connections to local public schools, I am 100% certain that the academic level at this school is very high. Average state test scores at this school is higher than the average of other local schools. The classes are more demanding and more difficult than nearby public high schools. The students are well watched and very safe. The overall attitude and respect level of the students to staff is not perfect, but much better than a public schools. Some utilities can use some much needed improvements, but they are all accessible. Only one sport is offered for each gender: basketball for guys, volleyball for girls. The diversity is very profound, with many, if not most, of the students being some form of minority. I very much reccomend this school to anyone who needs a solidly biblical-based and very high level education...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 105 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spectrum Center - Delta

• Private School
• PITTSBURG, CA
• 11-12

• grade unavailable

• 70 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anova Center for Education, Concord

• Private School
• CONCORD, CA
• 1-12
• Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• 60 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fusion Academy Walnut Creek

• Private School
• WALNUT CREEK, CA
• 6-12

• grade unavailable

• 57 Students
• 2:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orion Academy

• Private School
• MORAGA, CA
• 9-12
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Sophomore: I love Orion International Academy and I have only been here for over half a year now. The teachers are passionate about teaching just as much as the students are passionate about learning. The students treat each other like family, which makes Orion a very safe and friendly place for those who first arrive. Orion International Academy also has the mission to develop global leaders. From what I've seen from being here, the administration at Orion works hard in order to develop these global leaders of the next generation...Read 2 Reviews

• grade unavailable

• 57 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvary Christian School

• Private School
• CONCORD, CA
• 1-12
• Rating 2.75 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• 56 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Springstone School

• Private School
• LAFAYETTE, CA
• 6-12

• grade unavailable

• 55 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bethel Christian Academy

• Private School
• EL SOBRANTE, CA
• K-12
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• 47 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Holden High School

• Private School
• ORINDA, CA
• 9-12
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I would not have been able to successfully complete high school had I not gone to this school. Their flexibility allowed me to create a schedule that worked for me and had counselors on-site to help when needed...Read 1 Review

• grade unavailable

• 40 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Seneca Center

• Private School
• CONCORD, CA
• 7-12

• grade unavailable

• 36 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spectrum Center - Tara Hills

• Private School
• SAN PABLO, CA
• 1-12

• grade unavailable

• 32 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Futures Academy - Walnut Creek

• Private School
• WALNUT CREEK, CA
• 6-12

• grade unavailable

• 28 Students
• 1:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arlington Christian School

• Private School
• RICHMOND, CA
• K-12

• grade unavailable

• 22 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Catalyst Academy

• Private School
• EL SOBRANTE, CA
• 2-12

• grade unavailable

• 22 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio