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California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars

The average private elementary school in California offers 8 extracurriculars (2026).
The private elementary school in California offering the most extracurriculars is BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, offering 83 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 21 83 Avg. Extra Offered: 35

California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2026)

School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Extra-curriculars: 83
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Rank: #22.
Extra-curriculars: 82
Grades: 7-12
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
Rank: #33.
Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.
(3)
Extra-curriculars: 68
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #44.
La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla Country Day School Photo - New in Fall 2026! The Hub for Human Impact is a three-story, 20,000-square-foot addition at the heart of campus.
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 51
Grades: NS-12
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Rank: #55.
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)
Extra-curriculars: 48
Grades: 4-12
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Rank: #66.
Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Photo - HARKNESS LEARNING: Students build critical communication skills and critical thinking through student-centered discussion-based learning.
(6)
Extra-curriculars: 47
Grades: 6-12
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Rank: #77.
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 46
Grades: K-12
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo - Group photo at 2025's Year-End Celebration
(6)
Extra-curriculars: 41
Grades: K-12
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maranatha Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
(Christian)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 41
Grades: PK-12
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Rank: #1010.
Mater Dei Catholic
Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 37
Grades: K-12
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Rank: #1111.
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 36
Grades: PK-12
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
Rank: #1212.
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - St. Mary' School
(Episcopal)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 35
Grades: NS-8
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Rank: #1313.
Chadwick School
Chadwick School Photo
Extra-curriculars: 32
Grades: K-12
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Rank: #1414.
Loma Linda Academy
Loma Linda Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 31
Grades: NS-12
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle School Photo
(3)
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: K-8
2027 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Brave Christian Schools
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: NS-12
7500 Inspiration Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-6262
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: NS-12
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
San Domenico School
San Domenico School Photo
(15)
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: K-12
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: PK-8
2023 Nadeau Street
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-4965
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Saint Monica Preparatory
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: PK-12
1039 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 451-9801
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Fremont Christian School
Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: PK-12
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Menlo School
Menlo School Photo
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: 6-12
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Valley Christian Elementary School
Valley Christian Elementary School Photo - Kindergarten Graduation
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: K-5
1450 Leigh Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 362-2652
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Rose Zhang, Class of 2021; AJGA World No. 1 Women Amateur Golfer; 2020 U.S Woman's Amateur Champion; Stanford University
(9)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: K-12
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
St. Annes School
St. Annes School Photo - Class engaged in blended learning. Half of the class in direct instruction with the teacher, half engaged in personal digital learning on individual learning profiles on chromebooks.
(Catholic)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: K-8
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 6-12
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Monticello Academy
Monticello Academy Photo - Lochinvar Campus - Basketball Court
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: PK-8
3345 Lochinvar Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo
(Christian)
(27)
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: K-12
3119 W. 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 487-5437
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Woodside Priory School
Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 6-12
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Alverno Heights Academy
Alverno Heights Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: PK-8
200 N Michillinda Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Hephatha Lutheran Church & School
Hephatha Lutheran Church & School Photo - Students attend chapel every week in K-8th, and every other week in Early Childhood. Jesus Time is a daily part of circle time in the EC classroom, and Religion is a part of the K-8th curriculum, as well as Fine Arts, Electives, Academies, Music and PE.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: PK-8
5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Palm Valley School
Palm Valley School Photo - Lower School students participating in a reading lesson.
(4)
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: PK-12
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Rank: #3333.
San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School Photo - daily greetings
Waldorf School
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 22
Grades: NS-12
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Brentwood School
Brentwood School Photo
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
La Scuola International School
La Scuola International School Photo - Feeding our hearts, challenging our minds, and lifting our spirits - this is how we get ready for life as it actually is and will be.
(19)
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: NS-8
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
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What is the California average number of extracurriculars offered by private elementary schools?
The California average number of extracurriculars by private elementary schools is 8 for 2026.
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The top-ranked private elementary schools in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Flintridge Preparatory School and Francis Parker School.

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