For the 2026 school year, there are 1,863 religiously affiliated private schools serving 419,083 students in California (48% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $12,174, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,325.
Top-Ranked California 草榴社区 Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
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