For the 2026 school year, there are 1,868 religiously affiliated private schools serving 424,164 students in California (48% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $12,141, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,164.
Top-Ranked California 草榴社区 Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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