Did you know that you can enjoy all of the freedom of private homeschooling but with just the right amount of support through a Private School Satellite Program (PSP)? Private School Satellite Programs (PSPs), are organizations (private schools) that a family chooses to join and pays an annual enrollment fee to. The PSP files the Private School Affidavit (PSA) and maintains student records on behalf of the families enrolled in their program.
PSPs that operate solely to offer support with filing, and records are called Administrative PSPs. PSPs may also offer a variety of community activities like weekly classes, field trips, activities and clubs, park days, newsletters, parent groups, etc.
Parents who enroll their children in a PSP become teachers (of their own children) in that school. If your child is enrolled in a PSP, they are enrolled in a Private School and you do not need to enroll in a charter school or file your own PSA.
Want to learn more about PSPs? We have a great homeschool experts video with PSP leaders that will help you:
Find out exactly what a PSP is
Learn more about PSP offerings
Explore how different PSPs work
Weigh the Pros and Cons of enrolling in a PSP
Meet some California PSP leaders
And decide if a PSP is right for your family
To learn more and to watch the video please see our website: https://www.homeschoolconcierge.com/single-post/homeschool-experts-session-3-private-school-satellite-programs
PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment in a PSP does not mean you will be automatically enrolled in their classes and activities, or that you will be offered these options for free. Please contact each PSP to determine the process and cost for enrolling in any classes, clubs, athletics, and activities that they offer.
We have listed the mailing location of each PSP, but many PSPs serve families from all areas of the state. If you like the name or the vibe of the school, that's the most important thing, not their location, unless, of course, you're looking for onsite classes, clubs, and activities.
List of California Private School Satellite Programs (PSPs)
Non-religious PSPs: sorted alphabetically
Accelerated Academics, San Diego County
Administrative PSP, offers a free 15-minute consultation for help with gifted children/students.
Aegean Academy, Manhattan Beach
Administrative PSP w/curriculum guidance and portfolio building services.
BayShore School, Long Beach
Officially closed June 30, 2021, still offers special needs homeschool consulting.
Baywood Learning Centers, Bay Area
An Administrative PSP, and is also an international school and offers micro-schools, forest schools, and much more.
Beach High School, Soquel
Long-time Administrative PSP specializing in High School Students.
Boston School, Joshua Tree
Administrative PSP.
Branson Academy, Aromas
Administrative PSP.
Administrative PSP run by a former CHN Board Member.
Excellence In Education Academy, Monrovia http://excellenceineducationhomeschooling.com/academy
Offers an in-person resource center and in-person classes, run by long-time CHN Board Member.
Fresh Ed Homeschool, Santee
Administrative PSP that offers mentoring, coaching, online classes, field trips and more.
Administrative PSP also offers a specialized program for High School Students, currently offering a $50 credit for families who enroll by September 30, 2021, a partner of West River Academy.
Peach Blossom School, Santa Clara County
Administrative PSP, enrollment closes August 13, 2021, for the 2021-2022 school year.
Talega Prep Academy, San Clemente
Administrative PSP, offers personalized consultation for an extra fee, consulting is open to everyone, not just PSP families.
West River is not just a CA PSP, it's an international private school, it is accredited, and offers many wonderful resources and services.
Religious PSP Programs: sorted alphabetically
*Please note that many religious-based PSPs have additional requirements for membership, which may include statements of faith or a separate paid membership to HSLDA. Please read each PSP's requirements carefully before you enroll.
Above and Beyond Academy, Bay Point
Administrative PSP.
Adelphia Classical Christian Academy, Orange
3-day Classical Christian PSP TK-12.
Allegiant Christian School, Riverside
Offers a Classical Christian program with classes on Fridays in Corona, for the 2021-2022 school year.
American Christian Academy, Millville
Administrative PSP that serves the following counties: Alameda/Contra Costa, Butte, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, South Sac., Shasta, Solano, Sonoma/Marin, Tehama, Idaho, Deary, and Latah County.
Anaheim Magnolia Christian School, Anaheim
Offers field trips, park days, community service days, and Friday classes.
Bethel Baptist Academy
August 2021: website is no longer active.
Bradshaw Christian School, Sacramento
Offers activities, classes, clubs, and field trips.
California Christian Academy, Fresno
Administrative PSP.
Calvary Chapel Private School, Costa Mesa
Offers activities, clubs, and field trips.
Calvary Christian School, Atascadero
Administrative PSP.
Calvary Murrieta Christian Academy, Murrieta
Offers activities, clubs, and field trips.
Christian Heritage School, Corona
Activities and clubs, open to all homeschoolers.
Christian Kingdom Academy, El Cajon
Administrative PSP.
Christian Life Academy
August 2021: link may not work on all browsers.
Citrus Valley Christian Academy, Inland Empire
Administrative PSP.
Coastal Academy, Lomita
Offers classes.
Contra Costa Christian Schools, Bay Area
Enrolled students can participate in a local athletic league.
Cornerstone Christian School, Wildomar
Offers athletics, dances, and field trips.
Covenant Christian Academy, Westminster
Offers classes for grades K-8.
Desert Christian Home Education Program, Lancaster
Offers athletics, classes, and clubs.
Dikaios Christian Academy, San Bernardino
Offers athletics, as well as classes, clubs, online classes, and tutoring sessions.
Evergreen Christian Home School, Yorba Linda
Offers classes, clubs, and events.
Fair Haven Christian Academy, Sunland
Offers activities and classes.
Fremont Christian School, Fremont
Offers classes on campus for grades K-12.
Foundation Christian School, La Mirada
Administrative PSP.
Grace and Glory Academy, Corona
Enrollment includes access to parent support, including one free curriculum consulting session, IEP support, and family activities, including field trips and picture days.
Grace Christian Schools, Mission Valley
Administrative PSP.
Green Valley Christian Home School, Watsonville
Offers access to activities and athletics, with connection to its full-time private school.
Heart Christian Academy, Brea & San Juan Capistrano
A 2-day per week homeschool program.
Heritage Christian School of San Diego, Bonita & La Mesa
2-day per week homeschool parent co-op classes are offered at different locations.
Hope Christian Academy, Midway City
Offers activities and scouting troops.
Independent Learning Academy, Irvine
Offers classes, clubs, activities, and events.
Joshua Springs Academy, Yucca Valley
Offers park days, testing services, athletic activities, field trips, academic competitions, and a graduation ceremony.
Keystone Academy, Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs
Offers field trips throughout SoCal, a boys wrestling club, YMCA swim classes in Bellflower, Academy Days Classes, membership in the Keystone Parent Association, and much more.
Kolbe Academy, Napa
Catholic Administrative PSP and accredited private school that offers options for full-time enrollment with its own curriculum and a full schedule or part-time enrollment.
Liberty Christian Academy, Thousand Oaks
Offers park days, field trips, high school and grade promotion ceremonies.
Live Oak Academy, Santa Clara
2-Day per week program for K-8 students, 2-3-Day per week program for high school students.
Mother of Divine Grace School, Ojai
Classical Catholic PSP, offers different levels of enrollment, including full-time, part-time, and administrative support.
North County Christian School, Bonsall
Administrative PSP.
Pioneer Family Homeschool, Campbell
Administrative PSP.
PSP Christian School, Apple Valley
Offers classes, sports, park days, community service opportunities, social activities, and more.
Rancho Christian Academy, Temecula
This is a full-time Christian school that offers a homeschool hybrid PSP for grades 7-12.
Redwood Christian Schools, Castro Valley
An accredited full-time private school offering an Administrative PSP with on-campus activities, including on-site classes, allowing homeschool families to mix and match.
Regina Caeli Academy, based in Humboldt, Kansas, maintains a Riverside County address.
A Catholic Administrative PSP.
Revival Christian Academy, Menifee
Offers 2-Day per month co-op classes, social activities, field trips, and a graduation ceremony.
Saddleback Christian Academy, Mission Viejo
Offers activities, field trips, parent meetings, small groups, and supplementary classes.
Shepherd Christian School, Palmdale
Administrative PSP.
South Bay Faith Academy, Redondo Beach
Offers different program levels, Administrative PSP program, or Academy Days PSP program. Offers various services and activities, including access to curriculum library, field trips, park days, high school guidance counseling, and more.
Southern California Christian Academy, exact location not publicly listed.
Administrative PSP.
Spirit Christian Academy, Tustin
2-Day per week program for TK-12.
Star Homeschool Academy, Brea
Offers Administrative PSP enrollment, as well as in-person classes, and online classes.
Summer Glenn Academy
*Their Facebook page has not been active since September 2020.
The King’s Academy, Sunnyvale
Administrative PSP.
Trinity Pacific Christian School, Conejo Valley
Administrative PSP.
Verity Academy, Livermore
Administrative PSP.
Victor Valley Desert Christian School, Apple Valley
Administrative PSP.
Village Bible Academy, Garden Grove
Offers weekly classes, events, and activities.
Western Christian Schools, Covina
Administrative PSP.
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