For the 2026-27 school year, there are 177 alternative private schools serving 14,114 students in California.
The top ranked alternative private schools in California include Fusion Academy Marin, Fusion Academy Irvine, and Katherine Michiels School.
The average tuition cost is $20,021, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,519.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s: 177
- # Students Served: 14,114




















