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California elementary and secondary schools

There are 3,032 preschool, elementary, and secondary schools in California. Combined, these Californian elementary and secondary schools employ 152,995 people, earn more than $18 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $31 billion.
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Types of elementary and secondary schools in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
3,032
 
$17,778,794,862
Special education schools and programs
 
611
 
$775,876,571
Nurseries, preschools, and kindergartens
 
605
 
$938,511,257
Charter schools
 
528
 
$8,460,989,760
Elementary and primary schools
 
503
 
$2,960,755,212
High schools and secondary schools
 
344
 
$3,475,521,020
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Elementary and secondary schools by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
1,003
 
$6,737,481,619
San Francisco
 
569
 
$3,188,348,301
San Diego
 
232
 
$1,512,157,484
San Jose
 
194
 
$1,396,800,859
Sacramento
 
170
 
$1,160,932,035
Riverside
 
165
 
$1,290,253,593
Oxnard
 
75
 
$551,490,167
Santa Maria
 
61
 
$209,664,794
Santa Rosa
 
58
 
$138,935,460
Fresno
 
48
 
$156,984,715
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Job trends for California elementary and secondary schools

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
249
1-10
 
218
11-25
 
300
26-100
 
584
101 to 1,000
 
421
1,000+
 
10
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Sizes of elementary and secondary schools in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
413
$250k to $1M
 
368
$1M to $5M
 
518
$5M to $25M
 
496
$25M to $100M
 
167
$100M+
 
18
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Directory of elementary and secondary schools in California

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Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)

The Orange County School of the Arts provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts.
Revenue
$47.4m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
611
EIN
33-0891574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lycee Francais de San Francisco

Le Lycee Francais de San Francisco was founded in 1967 upon principles of internationalism and inclusivity. Theirunique program, accredited by the French Ministry of Education, helps all of their preschool through 12th grade students build confidence.
Revenue
$35.4m
Assets
$56.0m
Employees
245
EIN
94-1660059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Thacher School

The Thacher School is a highly selective, co-educational, independent boarding school located in Ojai Valley in Ojai, California. Founded in 1889 as a boys' school, it is now the oldest co-ed boarding school in California.
Revenue
$39.3m
Assets
$306.6m
Employees
250
EIN
95-1642398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls is an independent, college preparatory girls' school, grades 6-12, located in West Los Angeles, California, United States. Archer currently enrolls 495 students from 81 different zip codes and 155 feeder schools.
Revenue
$35.8m
Assets
$130.3m
Employees
186
EIN
95-4463705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakwood School

Oakwood School is a coeducational K-12 independent day school. It was founded in 1951 by a group of parents who wanted to provide their children with an educational experience that was rich in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Revenue
$54.9m
Assets
$147.2m
Employees
377
EIN
95-1698608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Seven Hills School

The Seven Hills School mission is to develop the intellect, engage the spirit, and foster respect for, and responsibility to our world.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
128
EIN
94-1628213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vibrant Minds Charter School

Vibrant Minds Charter School provides a highly enriched program during the School day, as well as after School.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
66
EIN
84-4471218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Designs Charter Schools

New Designs Charter Schools are committed to the development of a college-preparatory learning environment that enables students to become literate, self-motivated, and life-long learners.
Revenue
$25.4m
Assets
$111.7m
Employees
113
EIN
71-0940292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Puente Learning Center

Puente Learning Center builds bridges to learning through multi-generational education--preschool to adult programs--advancing diplomas, English skills, college progress, and family self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$33.8m
Employees
91
EIN
95-4242175
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alta Vista School

Alta Vista School offers progressive, science-focused education to 314 students in small class sizes within San Francisco's independent community.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$29.5m
Employees
98
EIN
27-2889011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clayton Valley Charter High School

Clayton Valley Charter High School unites stakeholders to prepare students for success in the 21st century with diverse academic, arts and sports programs.
Revenue
$41.3m
Assets
$30.8m
Employees
314
EIN
45-2615091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aspire Public Schools

Aspire Public Schools' purpose is to prepare their 16,000+ TK-12 students for success in college, career, and life.
Revenue
$317.7m
Assets
$415.9m
Employees
2,722
EIN
94-3311088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Five Keys Schools and Programs

Nationally recognized education management non-profit public benefit corporation that operates accredited charter Schools workforce development and housing Programs for transitional aged youth and adults in 14 counties in California.
Revenue
$122.0m
Assets
$68.1m
Employees
1,909
EIN
81-0622701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Options for Youth - San Juan

Options for Youth - San Juan provides flexible charter high school programs using blended learning and independent study, empowering grades 9-12 students to graduate.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
100
EIN
26-0564837
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mount Tamalpais School (MTS)

Mount Tamalpais School (MTS) is committed to the development of knowledge and goodness within children in an academically inspiring and nurturing environment.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$38.9m
Employees
72
EIN
94-2356968
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco University High School (SFUHS)

University High School welcomes students of demonstrated motivation and ability to engage in an education that fosters responsibility and the spirited pursuit of knowledge.
Revenue
$39.5m
Assets
$213.4m
Employees
231
EIN
23-7313754
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lick-Wilmerding High School (LWHS)

Lick-Wilmerding High School (LWHS) develops the head, heart, and hands of highly motivated students from all walks of life, inspiring them to become lifelong learners who contribute to the world with confidence and compassion.
Revenue
$38.5m
Assets
$184.3m
Employees
214
EIN
94-1186156
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas Edison Charter Academy

The mission of Thomas Edison Charter Academy is to nurture the artistic, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child so that all of our students become lifelong learners and innovative problem-solvers.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
135
EIN
91-2162243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Online Public Schools

Personalized online public school for grades K-12 with six California Connections Academies locations, empowering global citizens through 21st century resources.
Revenue
$110.3m
Assets
$49.6m
Employees
496
EIN
51-0596749
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (Vaughn), located in the city of Pacoima, is a large urban public school operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Revenue
$69.9m
Assets
$251.6m
Employees
676
EIN
95-4423356
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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