Top 3 Best Modesto Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,489 students in Modesto, CA (there are 75 public schools, serving 47,980 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Modesto, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Modesto, CA include St. St.anislaus Catholic School, Central Catholic High School and Modesto Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private schools in Modesto, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Modesto Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Valley Christian
(Christian)
(2)
4040 Tully Rd D
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Grades: PK-12
| 852 students
Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School Photo - Central Catholic High School is a 4-Year, College Preparatory School located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley.
(Catholic)
200 S Carpenter Road
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Modesto Christian School
Modesto Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5755 Sisk Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
St. St.anislaus Catholic School
(Catholic)
1416 Maze Blvd
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9036
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
Brethren Heritage School
(Brethren)
3549 Dakota Ave
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 988-1368
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Grace Lutheran Preschool Photo - Field trips are an important part of the Grace experience. Our Kindergarteners went to a farm last year as part of their science studies.
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
617 W Orangeburg Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-1800
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students
Kirk Baucher School
Special Education School
918 Sierra Drive
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 550-5858
Grades: 1-8
| 77 students
Montessori School Of Modesto
Montessori School
3501 San Clemente Avenue
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 567-1115
Grades: K
| 30 students
Mountain View Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1516 Carver Rd
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 524-1002
Grades: 2-10
| 5 students
New Harvest Christian
(Christian)
1360 Lone Palm Ave
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 527-0336
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Orangeburg Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(1)
313 E Orangeburg Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 577-2576
Grades: PK-K
| 112 students
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
501 W Granger Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 524-4170
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3461 Merle Ave
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 551-4963
Grades: K-9
| 26 students
Sierra Vista Kirk Baucher School
Special Education School
1414 Scenic Dr
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 216-1010
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Small World Christian School
(Christian)
1024 6th St
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 523-4388
Grades: PK-3
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Modesto, California

Modesto, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Grades: K-12
| 224 students
4772 Morrow Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Grades: 2-8
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Modesto, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Modesto, CA include St. St.anislaus Catholic School, Central Catholic High School and Modesto Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Modesto, CA?
15 private schools are located in Modesto, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Modesto, CA?
Modesto, CA private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Modesto, CA go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Modesto, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Modesto, CA?
80% of private schools in Modesto, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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