San Diego, CA
Asking Price: $485,000 Own one of San Diego's most unique experiential businesses located in the heart of the highly sought-after Liberty Station Arts District. Hawaii Fluid Art Liberty Station...
Schools For Sale in California
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Thriving Interactive Art Studio for Sale — inside Liberty Station
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Summer Enrichment Camp - SF Bay Area- Semi Absentee Owner
Contra Costa County, CA
Established, nationally accredited children's enrichment summer camp business serving education focused Bay Area families for 15+ years. Multiple camp locations offer day experiences for children ages...
2
Cash Flow: $250,000
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...
Profitable Accredited Beauty School with Strong Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
The Company is an established beauty school serving the Southern California market. Through long-standing regulatory approvals, accreditation, and federal student-aid eligibility, the Company delivers...
Cash Flow: $683,346
Established Kids’ AI, Robotics & Coding School — Business for Sale
Alameda County, CA
Established Code Ninjas Franchise in Alameda County An exceptional opportunity to acquire an established Code Ninjas franchise serving two highly desirable East Bay communities known for excellent...
6
Cash Flow: $79,720
Long Time Established Montessori PreSchool and Kindergarten
Orange County, CA
Well established Locations - with many community residential build outs for increased young family populations nearby...
6
Cash Flow: $100,000
Music Violin Store for sale
Tustin, CA
ESTABLISHED MUSIC STORE FOR SALE - TUSTIN, ORANGE COUNTY This well-established violin store has been serving the Tustin community since 1997 specializing in the sale, rental and repair of musical...
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...
Cash Flow: $722,974
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...
Cash Flow: $44,264
Established Supplemental Education Franchise in Alameda County
Alameda County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: This is an opportunity to acquire an established after-school supplemental education franchise in Alameda County serving students from...
Cash Flow: $66,846
Mathnasium
Franchise
Available in California
Change lives through math, including your own - no educator experience required. We're top-in-category for franchisee satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $367,545
Reputable and Profitable Driver's Education School FOR SALE!
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...
Cash Flow: $152,377
Established & Growing Youth Music, Art, and Chinese Language School
Corona, CA
An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established children's education center serving families in the Corona area. The school offers a diverse combination of private music lessons, group art...
6
Cash Flow: $56,600
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...
Cash Flow: $303,000
Absentee Run Basketball Training & Gym Franchise
California
Absentee Run Basketball Training & Gym Franchise - SC2268 This Northern Californian Basketball Training Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and was started almost 2 years ago, and...
2
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...
Cash Flow: $427,380
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Serving San Diego County, CA
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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...
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...
Cash Flow: $93,000
Early Childhood Education Programs Company
California
Private Vocational School
Woodland Hills, CA
BPPE Approved Vocational School for Sale – California
Santa Clara, CA
School of Rock
Franchise
Available in California
Established Piano Studio with Loyal Student Base in Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
Early Education Campus & Business Ventura County Cash Flowing + RE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ventura County, CA
Franchised Learning Center – Affluent Community
Orange County, CA
Highly Regarded Kids Soccer Program – Multiple Locations
San Diego County, CA
Established and Profitable Supplemental Education Franchise
Contra Costa County, CA
Music Retailer with Repair Division & studio rental
Sacramento County, CA
Tutoring & Test Prep Center | Turnkey | Strong Repeat Business |Growth
Placer County, CA
Orange County Music School with 7 rooms
Orange County, CA
Music School. Semi-Absentee. Enormous Growth Opportunity
Alameda County, CA
Code Ninjas Business for Sale
Fremont, CA
Snapology
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Premier, Profitable SoCal Acting School (SBA avail)
Orange County, CA
High Profit, Fully Operational Flight School Academy
Orange County, CA
Acquisition Opportunity CPR Training 23,000 data base
Sacramento, CA
1,300sf K-8 Heritage School MUP Permitted
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Helicopter Flight School and Touring
Los Angeles County, CA
Club Z! Tutoring Services
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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) | Total California Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 23 | 3,172 |
| Asking Price | $429,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $500,000 | $11,668,364 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $145,000 | $606,615 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $169,500 | $429,000 | $997,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Schools for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $280,000 | $76,423 |
| Median | $500,000 | $145,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,012,795 | $282,350 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.61 | 2.01 |
| Median | 0.89 | 2.42 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.11 | 3.23 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a School in California?
The median asking price for an established School in California is $429,000, though prices range from under $169,500 to well over $997,000.
How much do Schools owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Schools in California is $500,000 and owners earn a median of $145,000, 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 0.61 to 1.11, with a median of 0.89. Earning multiples range from 2.01 to 3.23, with the median at 2.42. This means the typical School in California may ask for around 0.89 times its annual revenue, and 2.42 times its annual owner earnings.
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