Best Chico Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 913 students in Chico, CA (there are 37 public schools, serving 15,098 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Chico, CA include Chico Christian School and Notre Dame School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
71% of private schools in Chico, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Chico Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Grades: NS-8
| 418 students
Notre Dame School
Notre Dame School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Chico Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Grades: K-1
| 75 students
Chico Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Grades: NS-8
| 89 students
1888 Springfield
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 518-4092
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rose Scott Learning Community
Alternative School
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Grades: 1-11
| 19 students
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Chico, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
Grades: NS
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Chico, CA include Chico Christian School and Notre Dame School.
How many private schools are located in Chico, CA?
7 private schools are located in Chico, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Chico, CA?
Chico, CA private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Chico, CA go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chico, CA?
71% of private schools in Chico, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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