Filing the Private School Affidavit
Direct links to the online form, explanations as to who should file and why, and filing deadline information.
California Education Code Section 33190
Statutes related to private schools, including the Section which requires private schools to file a Private School Affidavit or statement each year with the California Department of Education between October 1 and October 15.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Responses to the most frequently asked questions regarding private education 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 |
