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Private School Affidavit

The online form required annually of private schools; links to related statutes, to the Private School Directory, and to Frequently Asked Questions about private schools.

Filing the Private School Affidavit
Direct links to the online form, explanations as to who should file and why, and filing deadline information.

Selected California Education Codes
Selected sections of the California Education Code pertaining to private elementary and high schools.

Statements or Letters

Written statements may be mailed in lieu of filing the online form; however, such statements or letters will be complete only with required components as presented in Education Code Section 33190, sections (a) through (g). Statements with required components may be mailed to:

Elementary Education Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4401
Sacramento, CA 95814

Private Schools Frequently Asked Questions (New Apr-2009)
Frequently asked questions and requirements regarding private schools in California.

Private School Directory      
Downloadable data for schools with six or more students collected from the Private School Affidavit.

Address Changes:

Schools with six or more students that have filed a Private School Affidavit for 2007-08 may submit address or name changes by e-mailing to privateschools@cde.ca.gov, faxing to 916-319-0126, or mailing to:

Private School Affidavit
Elementary Education Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4401
Sacramento, CA 95814

Please include your school's name and address as filed, the school's county and school district of location, school (CDS) code, and the changes required to update the filing. All other changes should be reported during the next filing period.

Questions?
Topic Contact Phone and E-mail
Affidavit, Data Elementary Education Office 916-319-0839 privateschools@cde.ca.gov
Private school participation in NCLB George Olive 916-323-8901
privateschools@cde.ca.gov
NCLB, Title 1, Part A services for students in private schools Jyoti Singh 916-319-0372
jysingh@cde.ca.gov
Questions:  Elementary Education Office | privateschools@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0839
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