Bishop Montgomery High School

• Private School
• Torrance, CA
• 9-12
• 262

Senior: Once you step into Bishop Montgomery, you automatically feel at home. Everyone is caring and willing to help. The teachers are experienced and help you become a better individual. Our athletic teams, especially our boys basketball team, brings everyone together and provides chemistry throughout the students, faculty, and parents. Justice, truth, and honor are the main focuses on campus. No matter where you are or who you become, you will ally every a Bishop Montgomery student. GO KNIGHTS!
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• A+

• A+

• 1,035 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Mary's College High School

• Private School
• Berkeley, CA
• 9-12
• 196

Alum: Saint Mary's looks not only at student's academic excellence but also has a ranking for the amount of effort a student puts into their work by a grade known as Habits of Scholarship. This exemplifies the school's dedication to nurturing every individual not only as thinkers, but to develop a strong work ethic.
The diversity on campus makes me feel welcomed. It's encouraging to see people of every background making friends, sharing perspectives, and engaging in thought-provoking dialogue.
I was sacred religion would be forced upon me, but I didn't really feel any malice intentions by any of the religious teachers. Of course, some held onto their own beliefs different from my own. However, the religion program is different from any type, of course, I have ever taken. At Saint Mary's, a student can learn about religions from all around the world, the perspectives of religion in the United States, and the purpose of Religion.
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• A+

• A+

• 630 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Genevieve High School

• Private School
• Panorama City, CA
• 9-12
• 75

High School Senior: This school is unlike any other. I do not regret my decision to come here and it is easily one of the best years of my life. The atmosphere at SG is one of love and enthusiasm. It's a small school, but we are tight-knit and can truly come to care for one another. Academics are important, but its not the only emohasis here. SG makes sure to foster in each of its students empathy for their surroundings and each other, resulting in one of the friendliest school communities you will ever meet! Just ask anybody who has ever visited; they all sing the same praises. I wouldn't trade anything for the experience of coming here to St. Genevieve High School.
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• A-

• A+

• 630 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School

• Private School
• Alameda, CA
• 9-12
• 64

Junior: Saint Joseph Notre Dame is a tight-knit community that is diverse and a safe space where all students can learn. I was able to make friends quickly and I got to know my teachers on a different level as I got older. I feel like my education here was a mix of hands on learning, group work, individual work, projects, but also some fun activities! The teachers here want the best success for all their students because this college prep school ensures this style of education. The sports and clubs offered at SJND are a great way to get involved and meet new people.
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• A+

• A+

• 406 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bishop O'Dowd High School

• Private School
• Oakland, CA
• 9-12
• 150

Alum: Bishop O'Dowd is an excellent school for academics, sports, and diversity. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and show a genuine desire to see their students succeed. The sports teams are great! Many students have made it to professional sports. Culture and diversity is also big at Bishop O'Dowd. Highly recommend!
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• A+

• A

• 1,174 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Salesian High School

• Private School
• Richmond, CA
• 9-12
• 67

Parent: By sending my sons to Salesian they were prepared by graduation to meet the academic rigors of university studies. Today, they are successful in their chosen professions and contribute service to the community. There is no better place to prepare for the future and receive the added value of a private, values based, Catholic, and Salesian education. The teachers are among the most qualified and caring educators in the Bay Area.
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• A

• A

• 417 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

La Palma Christian School

• Private School
• La Palma, CA
• PK, K-12

• NG

• A

• 146 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Notre Dame Academy Girls High School

• Private School
• Los Angeles, CA
• 9-12
• 120

Sophomore: I absolutely love Notre Dame Academy! Everyone is so kind and is always with such a positive attitude. Notre Dame Academy has teachers that are absolutely amazing and you are able to receive high quality one-to-one attention. My experience has truly impacted me and shaped me into the young woman I am today and has definitely taught me to always help others and try new things. Although I was a very timid and shy student at first, I was definitely able to get out of my comfort zone and try new things such as sports and new clubs that I never thought I would join. I want to use everything I have been taught to go out there and have the opportunity to make a difference in this world as a young woman and definitely make a difference in someone else’s life.
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• A+

• A

• 385 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr. High

• Private School
• Gardena, CA
• 7-12
• 46

Senior: Pacific Lutheran is am amzing school. The community of students is so welcoming and the faculty really do care about their students. I am so priveldged to go to a school where my teachers not only care about my academic health, but my mental health as well. Pacific Lutheran has prepared me for college. I am ready to face struggles inside the classroom and out. I cannot express my love and appriciation for this school more. It has given me a great high school experience that most do not get to have!
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• B-

• A

• 85 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Faith Baptist Schools

• Private School
• Canoga Park, CA
• PK, K-12
• 17

Middle School Student: Fun, but busy! Must be good with projects and can handle speeches ! The environment is beautiful and calm, and the people are very kind. If your teacher is experienced, the lessons will be explained thoroughly, and if not the lessons will be difficult, and you will most likely need to study harder, or get a tutor. Most everything is done with technology. (Research Papers, Science Projects, Maps.) You should definitely get here young-the younger the better, the older the harder. They have a high curriculum, so even if you were the top student, you have to study. Homework is usually a page. I recommend going to summer school before, because english and math can be a real challenge. (Memorizing The 50 states, etc). As long as you find the right group, take time to study, do homework, and relax, the year will be easy. Find your study method, whether it be flashcards, reading repeatedly, saying it outloud, flashcards, it must be found before school starts.
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• A

• A

• 1,234 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Anthony High School

• Private School
• Long Beach, CA
• 9-12
• 105

Senior: The school began with uncommitted teachers, a lack of organization, resources, and poorly coordinated a activities but now they have teachers who are devoted to their students and their understanding of the material, a new science building, and resources such as MacBooks for video/newscast editing. Student officers are more creative with fundraisers, school dances, and activities that promote school spirit and student participation.
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• B+

• A

• 525 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Notre Dame High School

• Private School
• San Jose, CA
• 9-12
• 196

Alum: I liked the teachers and the well-rounded education I received. Furthermore, school trips such as immersion trips offered the students the opportunity to travel within and outside the Bay Area and contribute to the communites visited. Another aspect that fuel school unity were the required book for all grades to read prior to the start of the new year. The topics of these books ranged from immigration to the Rwandan genocide. The introduction of reading material allowed class discussions to further the student's mind and thinking of the world around them. In closing, a major asepect of the communit at Notre Dame was the diversity of the student population and thr facility. Overall,a great school for young women to transition from middle school.
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• A+

• A

• 639 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy

• Private School
• Pleasant Hill, CA
• K-12
• 4

• A-

• A

• 148 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Judson International School

• Private School
• Pasadena, CA
• K-12
• 9

Parent: Since 9th grade, our son has flourished in the learning environment of Judson High School due to teachers and coaches who have gone well above their pay scale to attend to the individual needs of the students. This is made possible by the manageable class size of each grade coupled with extremely competent, skilled teachers who genuinely care for the students. The same is reflected on the field and on the court, with coaches that are concerned more than X's and O's but the character development of the athletes. We are blessed to have a school like Judson in our community.
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• NG

• A

• 161 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

El Sobrante Christian School

• Private School
• El Sobrante, CA
• K-12
• 2

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.
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• C+

• A

• 261 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Providence High School

• Private School
• Burbank, CA
• 9-12
• 57

Niche User: Providence is absolutely the best high school I have ever been to! The students are very well disciplined and have the tendency to learn and appreciate their teachers with the respect that is very important there. Everything from the staff to the extra curricular activities are top notch and maintained very well. Amazing school!
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• A

• A

• 434 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage Baptist Academy

• Private School
• Antioch, CA
• K-12
• 1

Senior: As a senior attending HBA, I appreciate how the teachers approach me and ask about my future. They're very nice and kind-hearted. However, I didn't like that because it was such a small school I was the only African-American kid in the whole high school for about 3 years.
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• NG

• A

• 93 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

La Salle High School

• Private School
• Pasadena, CA
• 9-12
• 93

Alum: I went to la salle from 2000-2004. I had the best experience. Cheerleading, reading leaders, tennis, baseball score keepers, choir, the list goes on. Many opportunities and a very diverse school. The chocolate chip cookies were amazing and only a quarter! I had amazing teachers and a great education. My dad and I both went there and fully enjoyed our education.
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• A+

• A

• 651 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

• Private School
• San Francisco, CA
• 9-12
• 125

Senior: SHC has something for everyone, it's a strong diverse community where everyone feels at home. In terms of academics, the school offers some very good classes with excellent teachers. The workload is very easy to manage, and achieving an A average with minimal effort is more than doable. There are a variety of clubs and other school-organized extracurriculars available. The course choice options are very limited. You only really get to choose which classes to take in your junior and senior years. Furthermore, the religion requirement is very annoying. The yearly religion course requirements are useless and a bore, taking up one of the only 6 course block options, preventing students from taking more worthwhile classes. On the topic of religion, the school is Catholic with distinctive catholic values - however the school does not shove it in your face. Apart from occasional masses and religion classes, the school is very lax and a non-catholic would not feel out of place whatsoever.
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• A+

• A

• 1,325 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grace Christian Academy

• Private School
• Corona, CA
• PK, K-12
• 4

High School Senior: If I could describe one word about my experience in Grace Christian Academy (GCA) is that it is memorable. I am a graduating senior and I have been attending Grace Christian for 14 consecutive years. I grew up with many memories and experience while attending Grace Christian Academy. What makes GCA unique is how the teachers really care for their students and how many of the students in return represent GCA with shimmering colors. The teachers in GCA are welcoming, students go over to the teacher's apartment whether they feel they need a sense of help or to spend quality time with their mentors outside of school. What also makes GCA stand out are the hard working students, whether it is in arts and crafts, academics or sports, GCA Eagles stand out in all of those. Lastly, I would choose this school again because it is like a family. When alumni come over to visit everyone welcomes them with smiles and memories of the past. Everything and everyone is together in GCA and it is what makes it a family.
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• NG

• A

• 107 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Archbishop Riordan High School

• Private School
• San Francisco, CA
• 9-12
• 91

Works Here: Riordan truly serves the needs of young men. The school graduates students who are intelligent (attend great colleges and have great careers), thoughtful (open doors for visitors!) and care about the world around them (engage in a life service). Faculty, administration, and coaches know how to teach and mentor boys. The school truly lives its mission to educate in the family spirit, which includes engaging and caring for students, families, alumni, and the greater community.

...and, the food in the cafeteria is so good!
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• A-

• A

• 680 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School

• Private School
• Vallejo, CA
• 9-12
• 85

Junior: SPSV is a very unique school because it actually follows through with the beliefs that it says that it upholds. Many schools claim that they are anti-bullying, or that they serve healthy lunch foods, or that their staff really do care for the happiness and wellbeing of their students. Lots of schools lie about their those things, but SPSV is being completely honest. The adults in charge and the students with power through being in student council or campus ministry all work hard to promote the uniquely friendly vibe that SPSV has. Through rallies, retreats, games, dances, outreach programs, and clubs, SPSV does everything it can to keep students excited and engaged in the events of their school.
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• B+

• A

• 476 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Immaculate Heart Middle School & High School

• Private School
• Los Angeles, CA
• 6-12
• 169

Sophomore: I have loved my time at IH so far. The diversity is fantastic. The academics are rigorous. The school is accepting of people of all backgrounds despite being a 100-year-old Catholic school.

The new admin is struggling, but that is to be expected. There is a definite unfair bias towards certain groups on campus (usually based on monetary motivations...) but that's just life.

Most of the teachers are great! Some of their teaching methods are questionable, but they all seem to know what they're doing. I have formed wonderful bonds with my teachers. They are incredibly kind people who truly care about their students' success and well being.

The only thing that straight up sucks is the food. It's disgusting and RIDICULOUSLY expensive for the quality it is.
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• A+

• A

• 700 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rio Lindo Adventist Academy

• Private School
• Healdsburg, CA
• 9-12
• 48

Alum: Rio Lindo was the high school I was born to go to. I was pretty on edge having to transfer to a different school my Junior year and start my high school experience over again. I was afraid I wasn't going to fit in, and even more afraid that I wouldn't academically succeed at a boarding academy. But I was relieved with the amazing student life and faculty support. I made friends quite easy and my teachers gave me a tremendous amount of support. There was a since of genuineness and closeness at Rio Lindo that I had never felt anywhere else. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for the growth Rio Lindo helped me achieve.
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• B

• A

• 162 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Hills Christian School

• Private School
• Vallejo, CA
• PK, K-12
• 8

Senior: I am currently a senior in high school at North Hills Christian School. I have attended North Hills since Preschool. North Hills is a great, safe school for children. The teachers are great at doing their job. The school has a very diverse population. There may not be many students attending North Hills now, but North Hills is in the makings of becoming a great, well-known school with a great population of students!
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• B-

• A

• 302 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio