For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of 草榴社区 Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) serving 2,275 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of 草榴社区 Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California include Kolbe Academy, Santa Clara Elementary School, and St. Monica Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of 草榴社区 Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked 草榴社区 Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of 草榴社区 Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kolbe Academy ![Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.]( "Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.")
Alternative School (Catholic)
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Gr: PK-12 | 1,597 students Tuition listed
St. Monica Academy ![St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.]( "St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.")
(Catholic)
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Gr: 1-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Catholic)
324 South E Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kolbe Academy & Trinity Prep
(Catholic)
2055 Redwood Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 258-9030
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 258-9030
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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