Top 20 Best Sacramento Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 61 private schools serving 12,427 students in Sacramento, CA (there are 204 public schools, serving 126,091 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $12,133, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,788.
48% of private schools in Sacramento, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Sacramento Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Brookfield has been educating students in the Sacramento area for over 50 years. Our graduating students are regularly accepted to their first choice of high school.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
2600 V Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 429-6055
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Grades: PK-12
| 587 students
Capital Innovations Academy
Capital Innovations Academy Photo - The gangs all here!
(2)
1828 Tribute Rd., Suite H
Sacramento, CA 95815
(530) 400-7619
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
9036 Calvine Rd
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-7236
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
READ Academy of Sacramento
READ Academy of Sacramento Photo
Alternative School
2565 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 258-2080
Grades: 2-9
| 45 students
6990 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Grades: PK-12
| 357 students
Bradshaw Christian High School
(Christian)
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Grades: PK-12
| 1,103 students
Capital Christian School
Capital Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Grades: PK-12
| 902 students
Christian Brothers High School
Christian Brothers High School Photo
(Catholic)
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3674
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School Photo - Elementary students wearing Chapel Dress.
(Christian)
(5)
5073 Andrea Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 334-6236
Grades: PK-12
| 238 students
Courtyard Private School
Courtyard Private School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
205 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-5395
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
8475 Jackson Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2660
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Holy Spirit Parish School
Holy Spirit Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
3920 W Land Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 448-5663
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Presentation Of The Blessed Mary School
(Catholic)
(2)
3100 Norris Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-0351
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Sacred Heart Continuation School
(Catholic)
856 39th St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 456-1576
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
St. Francis Catholic High School
St. Francis Catholic High School Photo - For sixty-five years, St. Francis High School has been more than an outstanding educational institution for young women. St. Francis continues to be a living, growing community of faith, excellence, leadership and service. As a Catholic school, St. Francis High School embraces the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. While serving the Catholic families of the diocese of Sacramento, St. Francis also welcomes individuals of other faiths, recognizing the unique gifts they bring to the greater community.
All-girls (Catholic)
5900 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-3461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
2500 K St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-5494
Grades: K-8
| 324 students
St. Ignatius Parish School
(Catholic)
3245 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 488-3907
Grades: PK-8
| 441 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1351 58th St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
St. Patrick Academy
(Catholic)
(30)
5945 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-4963
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
St. Robert School
(Catholic)
2251 Irvin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 452-2111
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Shalom School
Shalom School Photo
(Jewish)
2320 Sierra Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 485-4151
Grades: NS-6
| 99 students
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
5225 Hillsdale Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 331-7377
Grades: NS-12
| 286 students
Abc School
Special Education School
(1)
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Aldar Academy
Aldar Academy Photo - Each year Aldar Academy gifts each of its students with a backpack full of supplies. These backpacks are given free of charge so that each child has the the tools that are necessary to complete their school and homework assignments.
Special Education School
(1)
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
1504 32nd Ave
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 284-6278
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
Bergamo Montessori School
Montessori School
8200 Pocket Rd
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 399-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Calvary Christian School
(Pentecostal)
4911 47th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Camellia Waldorf School
Camellia Waldorf School Photo - Camellia Waldorf School was founded in 1989 and is an independent school serving families with children from toddler age through 8th grade.Our campus resides on three acres in Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood. The unique beauty of our school truly shines once you pass through our gates. With our dedicated teachers and staff... http://camelliawaldorf.org/
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
7450 Pocket Road
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-5022
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Dar-ul-madinah
(Islamic)
4110 N Fwy Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 779-2109
Grades: 1-2
| 28 students
Korean School Of Sacramento
Special Program Emphasis
3641 S Port Dr Ste 2
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-0533
Grades: 1-12
| 77 students
Land Park Campus
Special Education School
2751 Wilmington Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 427-2273
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
liberty Towers Christian Preschool
(Christian)
5132 Elkhorn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 332-4070
Grades: NS
| 23 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Sacramento
Special Education School
1610 Arden Way Ste 193
Sacramento, CA 95815
(805) 541-3836
Grades: 2-10
| 12 students
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Sacramento, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 489-5316
Grades: 2-12
| 28 students
2661 Northrop Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 484-1441
Grades: K
| 20 students
Gloria Dei Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Po Box 246094
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 428-1127
Grades: K-9
| 164 students
5700 13th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 457-5621
Grades: K-9
| 205 students
744 P Street Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-0029
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Lighthouse (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
6201 S St T08
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 732-6680
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
2360 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Milhouse School Inc. Brodshaw (Closed 2017)
All-boys | Special Education School
6171 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 368-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Mvp Diamond Academy (Closed 2019)
Special Program Emphasis
2891 32nd Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-1995
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
7720 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 422-3142
Grades: 5-8
| 37 students
4659 Dry Creek Rd
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 952-9680
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sacramento, CA?
How many private schools are located in Sacramento, CA?
61 private schools are located in Sacramento, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Sacramento, CA?
The average tuition cost is $12,133, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,788.
How diverse are private schools in Sacramento, CA?
Sacramento, CA private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Sacramento, CA go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sacramento, CA?
48% of private schools in Sacramento, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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