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Private Schools and Schooling at Home

Information for private schools, parents, and others regarding the private school affidavit, schooling at home, frequently asked questions, the private school directory, and other resources.

Private Schools
 Information and resources for operating private schools, including state requirements for private schools.

Schooling at Home
Information and resources for educating children at home.

Equitable Services Professional Development
Information and resources related to nonprofit private schools professional development consultation (Title II, Part A).

Private/Home School Guidance and Resources for LEAs
Guidance and resources for local education agencies (LEAs) regarding private/home school disenrollment and compulsory education exemption verification.

Questions:   Private School Data | privateschools@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, September 3, 2025