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California elementary and secondary schools

There are 3,070 preschool, elementary, and secondary schools in California. Combined, these Californian elementary and secondary schools employ 164,774 people, earn more than $19 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $33 billion.
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Types of elementary and secondary schools in California

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
3,070
 
$19,446,600,509
Nurseries, preschools, and kindergartens
 
633
 
$1,647,006,665
Special education schools and programs
 
599
 
$828,631,042
Charter schools
 
557
 
$10,018,542,856
Elementary and primary schools
 
520
 
$3,033,791,034
High schools and secondary schools
 
320
 
$3,009,667,192
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Elementary and secondary schools by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
1,007
 
$7,337,049,100
San Francisco
 
576
 
$3,630,389,472
San Diego
 
238
 
$1,605,900,410
San Jose
 
196
 
$1,459,357,266
Sacramento
 
176
 
$1,231,952,084
Riverside
 
169
 
$1,412,614,360
Oxnard
 
75
 
$720,611,787
Santa Maria
 
62
 
$221,550,329
Santa Rosa
 
59
 
$145,906,584
Fresno
 
47
 
$171,032,904
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Job trends for California elementary and secondary schools

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
248
1-10
 
224
11-25
 
301
26-100
 
577
101 to 1,000
 
451
1,000+
 
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Sizes of elementary and secondary schools in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
412
$250k to $1M
 
376
$1M to $5M
 
518
$5M to $25M
 
503
$25M to $100M
 
181
$100M+
 
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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
$50.9m
Assets
$29.7m
Employees
587
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
$38.2m
Assets
$60.6m
Employees
253
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
$60.8m
Assets
$318.8m
Employees
231
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
$57.6m
Assets
$161.3m
Employees
410
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
$21.1m
Assets
$40.4m
Employees
103
EIN
94-1628213
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
$15.7m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
100
EIN
27-2889011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hollywood Schoolhouse

To nurture the whole child within a diverse community, combining challenging academics with creative learning, where each child is known, encouraged, and valued.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
86
EIN
31-1679729
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
$38.5m
Assets
$30.3m
Employees
334
EIN
45-2615091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley (EB)

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley educates a diverse population of boys and girls, inspiring them to strive for academic excellence and to develop a high sense of personal and social responsibility.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
162
EIN
94-2427286
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
$132.4m
Assets
$80.9m
Employees
1,891
EIN
81-0622701
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools are small, college preparatory K-12 public charter schools in Los Angeles known for project-based learning in the real world, personalized learning, and strategic public-private partnerships.
Revenue
$44.7m
Assets
$31.4m
Employees
300
EIN
26-3405843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Live Oak School

Live Oak School is a private, progressive, co-educational day school for K-8 students. To know a child well is Live Oak's vision, and the responsibility of the entire Live Oak community-- faculty, parents, and the students themselves.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$61.7m
Employees
159
EIN
94-2153158
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
$12.0m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
97
EIN
95-4242175
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
$17.3m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
134
EIN
26-0564837
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)

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)

La Scuola

To nurture children's innate ability to learn by challenging them academically, creatively and innovatively, while immersing them in the Italian language and making them keenly aware of the world around them and their place in it.
Revenue
$24.9m
Assets
$84.2m
Employees
151
EIN
56-2293184
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leadership Public Schools (LPS)

To prepare traditionally underserved students to succeed in college and become leaders in their communities while at the same time developing replicable practices that can improve urban education across the nation.
Revenue
$28.2m
Assets
$81.4m
Employees
193
EIN
73-1643646
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)
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