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2023 Best 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,

    163 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 163 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,620,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  2. #2 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The College Preparatory School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    OAKLAND, CA,

    9-12,

    91 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 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 91 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 370,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  3. #8 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Bishop's School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says My son will be graduating in a few weeks from The Bishop’s School. It’s definitely an academically challenging school, but that’s what my son loved about it the most. He came from public school that....

    Read 88 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 800,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  4. #9 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Harker School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN JOSE, CA,

    K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says I attended Harker from Kindergarten through High School. Harker's repute as a powerhouse of intense and thorough academics is well-earned– students are constantly challenged in the classroom.....

    Read 165 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,972,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  5. #10 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Polytechnic School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PASADENA, CA,

    K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says As a parent of current poly students, I can attest to the quality of the teachers, faculty, student body and facilities. Poly is academically rigorous and sets high expectations for its students...inclusion, tolerance and integrity are all modeled and reinforced throughout the campus at every grade level. Poly can of course continue to work on its diversity by reaching out to the larger Los....

    Read 107 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 872,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  6. #13 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Quarry Lane School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DUBLIN, CA,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says QLS has been a unique place for my kids to grow academically. We have been at the school since QLS Pre-school. QLS admin and teachers did a stellar job during the pandemic closures by coordinating to...Our oldest graduated and is attending an Ivy League school and younger one in middle school. I feel confident that QLS is preparing students to be successful young adults academically, teaching them....

    Read 173 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 850,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  7. #15 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Sage Hill School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NEWPORT COAST, CA,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says As a parent of a current Sophomore and incoming Freshman, our family experience with Sage has been nothing but great. My current Sage student takes advantage of athletics, the music department,....

    Read 101 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 550,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  8. #18 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Westridge School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PASADENA, CA,

    4-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says When we were looking for private school, we were looking for a school not only offers robust academic curriculums, but also emphasizes on character and social-emotional learning. Our daughters have....

    Read 130 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 550,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  9. #19 Best Private High Schools in California.

    San Francisco University High School

    Private School,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    9-12,

    67 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I cannot be more grateful for the opportunity to attend this school. My family was offered a very generous financial aid package that made it affordable despite the high sticker price. The SFUHS...I have been happy and comfortable for the four years I have attended this school, and do not think I could have achieved nearly as much elsewhere. College placements are incomparable in San....

    Read 67 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 410,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  10. #22 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Menlo School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ATHERTON, CA,

    6-12,

    81 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 81 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 795,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. #23 Best Private High Schools in California.

    The Webb Schools

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CLAREMONT, CA,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says Recent alum here, fantastic school for academic development. The teachers here are top notch and the relationships they foster with students is extremely unique at the high school level. We were...The ONLY negative gripe I have with Webb is the college admissions staff and their deceiving system that is inherently unequal. They claim to use a system based on "fit," but instead cater to a....

    Read 88 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 404,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  12. #24 Best Private High Schools in California.

    Chadwick School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA,

    K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Senior says As a current senior, I have loved my time at Chadwick School. The teachers are incredible; they are always willing to meet with students outside of class time to go over content and improve the....

    Read 98 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 867,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

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