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Top 20 Best Contra Costa County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 132 private schools serving 20,099 students in Contra Costa County, CA (there are 271 public schools, serving 163,995 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Contra Costa County, CA include The Athenian School, Bentley School and Carondelet High School.
The average tuition cost is $16,036, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,061.
35% of private schools in Contra Costa County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Contra Costa County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
(1)
101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
KSS Immersion Schools, Walnut Creek
KSS Immersion Schools, Walnut Creek Photo - KSS Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2780 Camino Diablo
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 442-2555
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
The Springstone School
The Springstone School Photo - The Springstone School Main Hall.
Special Education School
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Grades: 6-12
| 539 students
Bentley School
Bentley School Photo
(1)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
Grades: K-12
| 660 students
Berean Christian High School
Berean Christian High School Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
245 El Divisadero Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 945-6464
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
431 Rincon Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-9550
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
195 B Brandon Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
Grades: K-8
| 319 students
Contra Costa Christian School
Contra Costa Christian School Photo - Christmas Concert
(Christian)
(3)
2721 Larkey Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4964
Grades: PK-12
| 412 students
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Contra Costa Jewish Day School Photo - We moved into a new state of the art school building in August 2009!
(Jewish)
(2)
955 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-8288
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Assembly of God)
1745 E 18th St
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 491 students
De La Salle High School
De La Salle High School Photo - De La Salle High School sign at the front of campus.
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8109
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
The Dorris-Eaton School
(1)
One Annabel Lane
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 930-9000
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
East Bay Montessori
East Bay Montessori Photo - A peek into our bustling Upper Elementary classroom
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
25 E 15th St
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-1270
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
4255 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-2020
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Meher Schools
Meher Schools Photo - A student reads a book in our 3/4 acre organic 7-Circles Garden. Elementary students attend gardening class once a week and help compost, prepare soil, weed, plant, and harvest.
(9)
999 Leland Dr
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 938-9958
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
New Hope Preschool
New Hope Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
2120 Olivera Court
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 682-5918
Grades: NS-PK
| 46 students
NorthCreek Academy & Preschool
NorthCreek Academy & Preschool Photo - K-5 classrooms
(Christian)
(5)
2303A Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
Grades: NS-8
| 464 students
Orinda Academy
Orinda Academy Photo - Main Building
(6)
19 Altarinda Road
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-7553
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Queen Of All Saints School
(Catholic)
(1)
2391 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
3886 Chestnut Ave
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 689-3990
Grades: NS-8
| 274 students
St. Francis Of Assisi
(Catholic)
(2)
866 Oak Grove Rd
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
St. Isidore School
(Catholic)
435 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-2977
Grades: K-8
| 673 students
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
Grades: NS-8
| 218 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
1961 Plum St
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 724-0242
Grades: NS-8
| 357 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
1158 Bont Ln
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 935-5054
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
(3)
907 7th St
Rodeo, CA 94572
(510) 799-2506
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
St. Perpetua School
(Catholic)
(7)
3445 Hamlin Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-1640
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
St. Peter Martyr
St. Peter Martyr Photo - School Logo
(Catholic)
425 W 4th St
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-1014
Grades: NS-8
| 188 students
The Saklan School
The Saklan School Photo
1678 School Street
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-7900
Grades: NS-8
| 134 students
Salesian High School
(Catholic)
(1)
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
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Contra Costa County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
4892 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
2375 Aberdeen Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 223-6079
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
La Cheim School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1413 F St Portable One
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-1133
Grades: 7-11
| 19 students
2740 Jones Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-4888
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
1124 Ferry St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-1295
Grades: K-5
| 36 students
2702 Pleasant Hill Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 947-2340
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
2603 Tassajara Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 233-3013
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
1800 Elm St
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 970-7580
Grades: K-8
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Contra Costa County, CA include The Athenian School, Bentley School and Carondelet High School.
How many private schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA?
132 private schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Contra Costa County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $16,036, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,061.
How diverse are private schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
Contra Costa County, CA private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in Contra Costa County, CA go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Contra Costa County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Contra Costa County, CA?
35% of private schools in Contra Costa County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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