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Schools For Sale in California

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Tutoring Center in a busy plaza

Manteca, CA

Established Best Brains Tutoring Center for Sale in Manteca, CA. Very busy plaza with lots of foot traffic. This award-winning franchise tutoring center presents an exceptional opportunity in one of...

$135,000

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$135,000

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Turnkey Education Franchise | Semi-Absentee | Scale Ready | Millbrae

Millbrae, CA

An established, fully operational math enrichment center is available for acquisition in Millbrae, CA, operating under the S.A.M Singapore Math franchise, one of the most recognized math enrichment...

$159,000

$159,000

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Kid's Activity Club, Russian-Speaking, May qualify for E2 Visa

Orange County, CA

Established Russian-speaking children’s enrichment and education center located in Orange County. This business offers a unique community-focused environment helping children preserve and develop...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

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I-20 Language School w/ Accreditation - 30 Yrs Success

Los Angeles County, CA

This well-established international language school presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully accredited and SEVP-certified ESL institution with a 30-year track record of success in Los Angeles...

$795,000

$795,000

Cash Flow: $176,000

Early Education Campus & Business Ventura County Cash Flowing + RE

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ventura County, CA

A rare chance to acquire a profitable early?An education school paired with a prime special? purpose real estate in one of Ventura County’s most stable, high?income communities. Over 25 years of...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

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Well established (10+ years) Driver's Education School

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

San Diego, CA

Step into a turnkey driver's education business that delivers immediate cash flow and exceptional growth potential in San Diego's thriving market. This 10+ year established operation generates...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $152,377

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Premier Music School in Affluent South Bay Beach Cities

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly successful, WASC-accredited independent music school and performing arts community located in one of Southern California's wealthiest zip codes....

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Cash Flow: $121,947

Accredited CDL Training School - BPPE & FMCSA

Riverside County, CA

Established Southern California CDL and DOT compliance training business serving a large and durable commercial driver market. This vocational school offers Class A, B, and C CDL training, corporate...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $303,000

Profitable and Growing Sylvan Franchise – Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA

SBA Pre-approved with Three Lenders. This is an opportunity to acquire a profitable, fast-growing Sylvan Learning Center located in Los Angeles. Established in 2021, the business has successfully...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $163,775

Established STEM Robotics Franchise with 5 School Locations

Pleasanton, CA

Step Into a Growing, Purpose-Driven Business Take over an established and revenue-generating robotics and STEM education franchise serving Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area — one of the...

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$65,000

$65,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

Tutoring Center – Established Franchise with Growth Potential

Livermore, CA

About the Business: This is a well-established supplemental education franchise located in Livermore, CA, serving students across core academic subjects. The center offers individualized instruction...

$45,000

$45,000

Northern California Charter School Membership Business

California

This Northern California business represents a membership-based business focused on supporting and advocating for flex-based personalized learning charter schools. The business serves over 100 member...

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

Cash Flow: $427,380

Turnkey LEGO® Robotics & Financial Literacy Education Business

Palo Alto, CA

MS Real Estate Inc. is pleased to present a well-established, highly profitable seasonal education business specializing in LEGO® Robotics and NFEC-endorsed Financial Literacy programs for children...

$279,000

$279,000

Mathnasium Learning Center for Sale, CA (2435133)

Santee, CA

With over 1000 centers – and more opening each week – Mathnasium is rapidly growing in neighborhoods around the world. That’s because we are passionate about what we do. It’s also because our...

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$85,000

$85,000

Montessori School Positioned for Future Growth Now

Diamond Bar, CA

Having envisioned improving Montessori education by addressing the significant lack of modern and authentic preschool options in the Greater Los Angeles area through acquisitions, the Sellers...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $101,426

Sands Investment Group

Sands Investment Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.

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Reputable Long Standing Independent K-12 Tutoring Center

Sacramento County, CA

This learning center provides high quality in-classroom setting tutoring services led by credentialed teachers. With nearly 30 years of refined systems and procedures, the center has a proven track...

$159,000

$159,000

Cash Flow: $93,000

Tutoring & Test Prep Center | Turnkey | Strong Repeat Business |Growth

Placer County, CA

What you’re really buying here isn’t just a tutoring center—it’s a set of reassuring signals parents are already saying “yes” to. In a world where education feels increasingly uncertain, this business...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $52,000

Premier Art Academy with Exceptional Profitability & Reputation

Orange County, CA

This is a flourishing art school with a track record for nurturing budding talents. The school is located in one of the most sought-after areas of Orange County. Built on excellence, dedication to...

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $470,000

PENDING Turnkey Homeschool Farm-Based Outdoor Education Program

Ventura County, CA

Established and profitable homeschool program with a unique farm-based learning model serving 50-100 active students with consistent recurring monthly revenue. Farm currently sits on nearly 2 acres,...

$35,000

$35,000

Kids Learning Center & After School Learning Program

Glendale, CA

This established Kids Learning Center and After School Learning Program represents a well-positioned childcare facility in Glendale, Los Angeles County. The center operates as a comprehensive...

$30,000

$30,000

Orange County Music School with 7 rooms

Orange County, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving music school in Orange County, where the sound of students learning fills seven teaching rooms. You'll love how this established 3-year-old business has already...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $66,184

Music School. Semi-Absentee. Enormous Growth Opportunity

Alameda County, CA

Transform Your Passion for Music into a Profitable Business! Are you passionate about music and possess strong sales and operational skills? Are you seeking a semi-absentee business model with...

$498,000

$498,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

BPPE Approved Vocational School for Sale – California

Santa Clara, CA

Triton Institute BPPE Approved Vocational School for Sale Triton Institute is a BPPE-approved vocational training school located in California, established in 2001 with over two decades of operational...

$45,000

$45,000

Title IV & VA Approved Cosmetology School-Established Since 2006

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a premier cosmetology and beauty school franchise with nearly two decades of proven performance in one of the most competitive beauty markets in the country. The...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $722,974

Private Vocational School

Woodland Hills, CA

Popular vocational school curriculum with 9 vocation classes that include: Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program,...

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Cash Flow: $2,098,000

Code Ninjas Business for Sale

Fremont, CA

Located in the highly desirable Warm Springs district of Fremont, this property sits within a busy commercial corridor along Mission Boulevard, offering excellent visibility and easy access to I-680,...

$260,000

$260,000

Established Youth Education Franchise – South Orange County

Riverside County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a long-standing, profitable Young Rembrandts franchise operating in South Orange County, one of the most affluent and family-dense regions in California. The program...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $44,264

Premier, Profitable SoCal Acting School (SBA avail)

Orange County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire Orange County's most prestigious and profitable acting studio. For over 15 years, this institution has been the market leader, providing LA-quality training with...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $86,000

Turnkey #1 STEM Youth Education Franchise| Profitable Chino Hills

Chino Hills, CA

An opportunity to acquire a fully operational youth education franchise, ranked #1 STEM Child Enrichment Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. This business is a leader in its community, teaching...

$260,000

$260,000

Cash Flow: $119,000

Two Premier Code Ninjas Centers in South Orange County

Orange County, CA

Join the world’s #1 STEM education franchise and lead two established, high-potential centers teaching the next generation critical skills in coding, problem-solving, and creativity. Code Ninjas...

$300,000

$300,000

High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy

Orange County, CA

Query successful This successful aviation training business offers comprehensive flight instruction programs, ranging from introductory discovery flights to full certification for private and...

$1,995,000

$1,995,000

Cash Flow: $950,000

Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base

Sacramento, CA

Executive Overview The Company is a rare acquisition opportunity in the compliance-driven training sector. With 23,000+ contacts and nearly 5,000 active annual clients including 500 corporate...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This after school is the Math Kangaroo contest location....

$68,000

$68,000

Helicopter Flight School and Touring

Los Angeles County, CA

Premier Accredited Helicopter Flight School, Tour, Aerial Media & Charter Business. Founded in 2014 by two pilots, a premier Southern CA helicopter flight training school and helicopter tour company....

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $493,006

Buy or Sell a School in California
Schools and education businesses listed on BizBuySell include preschools, tutoring centers, test prep academies, language schools, STEM programs, and franchise-affiliated learning centers. Business models range from independent schools with strong local reputations to franchise operations offering brand recognition and operational support. Revenue is typically generated through tuition, enrollment fees, after-school programs, summer camps, and enrichment classes. Many listings feature licensed facilities, credentialed staff, and established student populations. Some also include real estate, curriculum assets, or scalable systems—providing buyers with opportunities to enter or expand within the growing education and supplemental learning market.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed19
Asking Price$399,000
Reported Revenue$585,857
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$133,474
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$192,000$399,000$1,045,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Schools for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$321,250$81,046
Median$585,857$133,474
Upper Quartile$825,715$207,000

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Schools listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.562.28
Median0.822.91
Upper Quartile1.143.88

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a School in California?

The median asking price for an established School in California is $399,000, though prices range from under $192,000 to well over $1,045,000.

How much do Schools owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Schools in California is $585,857 and owners earn a median of $133,474, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a School?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Schools in California, revenue multiples range from 0.56 to 1.14, with a median of 0.82. Earning multiples range from 2.28 to 3.88, with the median at 2.91. This means the typical School in California may ask for around 0.82 times its annual revenue, and 2.91 times its annual owner earnings.

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