Best Salinas Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,519 students in Salinas, CA (there are 65 public schools, serving 39,516 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Salinas, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Salinas, CA include Palma School and Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Salinas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Salinas Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Palma School
Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic school for grades 6 through 12 owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Grades: 6-12
| 501 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Grades: NS-8
| 352 students
Anthem Christian School
Anthem Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Prunedale Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
8145 Prunedale North Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Grades: 1-12
| 34 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Salinas, California

Salinas, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Grades: 3-11
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Salinas, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Salinas, CA include Palma School and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Salinas, CA?
8 private schools are located in Salinas, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Salinas, CA?
Salinas, CA private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Salinas, CA go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Salinas, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salinas, CA?
100% of private schools in Salinas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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