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2024 Best Private High Schools in California

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  1. #1 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Harvard-Westlake School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    STUDIO CITY, CA,

    7-12,

    169 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Joyful pursuit of excellence! My two daughters are attending Harvard-Westlake. One is in lower school and the other is a junior in the upper school. For the past several years they have been evolving...Applying historical-cultural insights to contemporary moments, have a richer appreciation for the need to be an engaged active glocal and global citizen and are more than ready for college!.

    Read 169 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,620,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  2. #3 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Nueva School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    HILLSBOROUGH, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    71 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Middle school student says Nueva is one of the best schools I have ever been to. My first year attending was in 6th grade, and I am currently a middle school student at the Hillsborough campus. Nueva offers a multitude of....

    Read 71 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 853,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  3. #5 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Castilleja School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PALO ALTO, CA,

    6-12,

    65 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Castilleja was the best choice I have ever made, and I am eternally grateful that my parents made the sacrifice to send me there. Castilleja has made me the person who I am today and has given me...When I compare my high school experience to that of my college friends, I understand that Castilleja is incredibly unique. The traditions, experiential classes, global programming, connection to the...The teachers at Castilleja are some of the best people I have ever met. They truly care deeply about their students' learning inside and outside of the classroom. I am still friends with my former....

    Read 65 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 424,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  4. #6 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Crystal Springs Uplands School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    HILLSBOROUGH, CA,

    6-12,

    51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Pros: An extremely close-knit student body. Strong humanities program that will overprepare you for college. State-ranked sports teams in golf, track, cross country, tennis, etc. Passionate teachers....Cons: High tuition. Support for STEM programs is still growing right now, which is actually a pro if you're a self-motivated, hard-working student that can take advantage of the situation. Almost too...What makes Crystal different than other schools is its kind, caring community. No other high school that I've visited or been to on the entire peninsula/Bay Area has as nice of a student body as....

    Read 51 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 565,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  5. #7 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The College Preparatory School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    OAKLAND, CA,

    9-12,

    98 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I feel that my child has gained self confidence, self awareness, and self acceptance by attending this school. The diversity of the student body, faculty, and staff is reflective of the world we...No high school is perfect, but in my humble opinion, this one comes pretty close..

    Read 98 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 370,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  6. #8 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Bishop's School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LA JOLLA, CA,

    6-12,

    104 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Having relocated last year to San Diego from out of state, we were delighted to find a school that was aligned with our desires for our daughter's education as well as our family's values - The...Our then 8th grade daughter was welcomed into the community and really enjoyed her new school. Now in her 2nd year, she was very excited for school to start. The community is racially diverse,...Academically, our daughter found the curriculum to be at pace with her previous school but did have some difficulty adapting to her enriched mathematics class due to the "Harkness-Exeter" teaching....

    Read 104 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 800,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  7. #16 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Quarry Lane School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DUBLIN, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    198 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Since 2016, Quarry Lane School has been an integral part of my life, and I am incredibly grateful for the education and support it provided. The dedicated teachers and staff members created a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment that not only helped me achieve academic success but also prepared me for the challenges and...Quarry Lane's tight-knit community and inclusive culture fostered personal, social, and emotional growth, equipping me with the skills and confidence necessary to pursue my passion for computer... I express immense gratitude for the incredible experiences I've had at Quarry Lane School. It has truly become a second home to me!.

    Read 198 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 975,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  8. #18 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Menlo School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ATHERTON, CA,

    6-12,

    84 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Menlo School definitely encouraged students to start learning how to be independent. One of the most useful things I learned was how to communicate with my teachers/professors instead of depending on...The lunch scene is pretty good. The main entree, so to say, was served right onto a plate, where each student could ask for what they specifically wanted. There were vegetarian options, although...In terms of education, Menlo went above and beyond. As an alum, going into college was scary but I soon realized I was more than prepared for the workload and the work itself..

    Read 84 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 796,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  9. #23 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Webb Schools

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CLAREMONT, CA,

    9-12,

    93 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The campus, first of all, is beautiful. The teachers are also amazing. Classes were difficult, but always doable; students are never assigned busywork, and student-teacher communication is great. On....

    Read 93 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 404,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  10. #26 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Elite Open School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA,

    3-12,

    86 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I'm a student taking the MBacc course at Elite Open School. MBacc course gives us a completely different opportunity of learning from the original high school course. MBacc class goes on online and....

    Read 86 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 185,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

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