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#2 in SoCal, #3 in California: Niche Ranks Crespi Among the State's Best

October 13th, 2026 by Aaron Robinson

Niche, the national school-research site families rely on, has named Crespi Carmelite High School the #2 all-boys high school in Southern California and #3 in all of California in its 2027 Best Schools rankings, with an overall grade of A+. We're proud to stand among the finest schools in the state.

Niche 2027 rankings

  • #2 Best All-Boys High School in Southern California
  • #3 Best All-Boys High School in all of California (of 19)
  • #22 of 108 Best Catholic High Schools in California
  • #49 of 1,649 Best High Schools for Athletes in California, placing Crespi in the top 3% statewide
  • A+ Overall Niche Grade

What's behind the A+

  • Academics: a 99% graduation rate, 92% of graduates headed to four-year colleges, and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. 90% of surveyed students and parents say Crespi teachers genuinely care.
  • Athletics: an A in Sports, with competitive programs and game nights that rank among students' favorite traditions.
  • Brotherhood: an A+ in Clubs & Activities, with reviews that repeatedly return to lifelong friendships. As one sophomore put it, "I feel honored to be a Crespi Man."

See it for yourself

Applications for the Class of 2031 are open now, and half of Crespi families receive financial assistance. Take the first step toward joining the brotherhood. Start Your Crespi Application

Rankings and statistics are from Niche's 2027 Best Schools rankings and Crespi's Niche profile as of October 2026. Survey percentages reflect responses from Crespi students and parents on Niche.

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