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St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - The Outdoor Classroom is where children can immerse themselves in nature, hone observation skills, practice cooperation, develop academic concepts and physical skills, learn problem-solving skills and, of course have fun. Designated as a Recognized Outdoor Classroom Site" by the California Outdoor Classroom Project, the Outdoor Classroom is a science lab, artist's studio, science lab, library, symphony hall, theatre and gym.
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Best California 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 128 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 68,697 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, BASIS Independent Fremont, and The Webb Schools.
The average tuition cost is $44,645, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,888.
23% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent Dublin
BASIS Independent Dublin Photo - Our Grades 5-12 campus is intentionally designed to give students endless opportunities to connect their studies to the real world, discover new talents and skills, and build lasting friendships.
7950 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 886-3152
Gr: 5-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
(1)
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Photo
(1)
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 83 Tuition listed
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Photo
(Episcopal)
(11)
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo - Since 1973, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has been dedicated to providing a high standard of college preparatory education, set within the framework of Christ-centered instruction and example. Our staff is committed to partnering with an extremely supportive school community to offer a truly unique educational experience.
(Christian)
(16)
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Drew School
Drew School Photo - We know that teenagers learn better and achieve more when they're in an environment where their happiness, well-being and ideas are taken into account. That's why we've spent years developing a unique and supportive culture that removes barriers to learning, boosts confidence, and sets students up to be the best learners they can be.
(4)
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Dunn School
Dunn School Photo - The outdoor education program at Dunn School fosters greater self-awareness through physical challenges and leadership experiences in the outdoors.
(5)
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Harker School Upper School
The Harker School Upper School Photo
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 345-9207
Gr: K-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to approximately 270 students from 30 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo - Group photo at 2025's Year-End Celebration
(6)
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles
Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles Photo - Homecoming!
(6)
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Gr: NS-12 | 734 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(5)
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
Gr: K-12 | 822 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Photo - HARKNESS LEARNING: Students build critical communication skills and critical thinking through student-centered discussion-based learning.
(6)
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning
Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning Photo - Provocative, hands-on teaching, highlighting puzzles, mysteries, controversies and quandaries, is crucial to our deeper learning model.
(10)
4345 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(310) 478-9900
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacramento Country Day School
Sacramento Country Day School Photo - With low student-teacher ratios, Sacramento Country Day School offers a highly-personalized educational experience that challenges students to innovate, and explore in a flexible academic program.
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
San Domenico School
San Domenico School Photo
(15)
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Gr: K-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30
The Webb Schools
The Webb Schools Photo - Expanding Minds, Opening FuturesExpert faculty will inspire you to think boldly, lead with confidence, and grow as an innovator. Surrounded by mountains, beaches, Los Angeles, and natural wonders, you'll discover new possibilities, prepare for exciting college pathways, and thrive in a community that values learning, leadership, and joy.
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 99 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is more than a school. It's a community where academic achievement goes hand in hand with becoming imaginative, independent thinkers - where students discover themselves and the world around them - where they learn what it means to make a difference.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
York School
York School Photo - Our campus is situated on the sunny York hilltop.
(1)
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus
Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo - Winston Prep Marin County Campus
Special Education School
1 Saint Vincents Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
Gr: 3-12 Acceptance rate listed
Archer School For Girls
All-girls
(3)
11725 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 873-7020
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bentley School
Bentley School Photo
(1)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
Gr: K-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Bishop Odowd High School
Bishop Odowd High School Photo - Our rigorous Academics prepare students for the challenges they will face at our country's best schools.
(Catholic)
(2)
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(3)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
The Branson School
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brentwood School
Brentwood School Photo
(2)
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Gr: K-12 | 1,244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Bridges Academy
Bridges Academy Photo - We prepare students academically, socially and emotionally for life after high school.
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
Gr: 3-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brighton Hall School
Brighton Hall School Photo - Brighton Hall welcomes all students in grades 2-12, with a curriculum that accommodates working professional children, as well as students who simply do best with a personalized, flexible approach to excellent education.
(15)
755 N. Whitnall Hwy
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightworks School
Brightworks School Photo
Alternative School
(5)
682 Schofield Road
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 701-8700
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Buckley School
The Buckley School Photo
(3)
3900 Stansbury Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 783-1610
Gr: K-12 | 836 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
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