Your guide to the best private schools in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Picking the right private K-12 school is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make for your child. Rise makes this choice easy, by providing all of the information you’ll need to make a well-informed decision for your child’s future.
Your guide to the best private schools in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Picking the right private K-12 school is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make for your child. Rise makes this choice easy, by providing all of the information you’ll need to make a well-informed decision for your child’s future.
What Great Schools Have in Common
Personalized Curriculum
Robust Extracurricular Programs
Low Student-Teacher Ratio
Personalized Curriculum
Robust Extracurricular Programs
Low Student-Teacher Ratio
With over 3,000 private K-12 schools in California to choose from, finding the right fit for your child takes a lot of research. That’s where Rise comes in.
With over 3,000 private K-12 schools in California to choose from, finding the right fit for your child takes a lot of research. That’s where Rise comes in.
Compare schools based on what's most important to you
Rise’s school rankings provide filterable lists of schools that allow you to narrow down your choices based on the factors that are most important to you, whether that’s cost, diversity, specific extracurriculars, religion, class sizes, etc.
Chat with alumni from the schools you're considering
Schedule calls with our network of private school alumni to get unbiased viewpoints into the schools you’re considering, allowing you and your child to make your choice with actual students’ perspectives in mind.
Dive into our school reviews to get the full rundown on your potential schools
Read through our in-depth school reviews to get all of the details about the best schools in your area and to learn more about the pros & cons of each individual school.
Compare schools based on what's most important to you
Rise’s school rankings provide filterable lists of schools that allow you to narrow down your choices based on cost, diversity, specific extracurriculars, religion, class sizes, etc.
Chat with alumni from the schools you're considering
Schedule calls with our network of private school alumni to get unbiased viewpoints into the schools you’re considering, allowing you and your child to make your choice with actual students’ perspectives in mind.
Get the rundown on your potential schools with our full reviews
Read through our in-depth school reviews to get all of the details about the best schools in your area and to learn more about the pros & cons of each individual school.
Our Featured Schools
Our Featured Schools
Castilleja School Review
When it comes to selecting the right school for your daughter, Castilleja School in Palo Alto, California, stands out as a premier institution dedicated to fostering confident thinkers and compassionate leaders. This all-girls
Crystal Springs Uplands School Review
Nestled in the serene hills of Hillsborough, California, Crystal Springs Uplands School (CSUS) stands as a beacon of academic excellence and holistic development. With a rich history and a commitment to fostering intellectual
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton Review
Tucked away in the beautiful town of Atherton, California, Sacred Heart Schools (SHS) Atherton is more than just an educational institution—it’s a community that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of every student.