For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 4,590 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California include Francis Parker School, Westridge School, and Elite Open School.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Top-Ranked 草榴社区 Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in California (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Gr: 3-12 | 518 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4125 Paloma Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 687-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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