Top 3 Best Butte County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,345 students in Butte County, CA (there are 96 public schools, serving 29,040 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Butte County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Butte County, CA include St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, Paradise Adventist Academy and Notre Dame School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
86% of private schools in Butte County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Butte County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-1412
Grades: K-12
| 51 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
Paradise Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
1380 Bird St
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-6969
Grades: K-8
| 105 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
Feather River Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
27 Cox Ln
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 533-0884
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
1888 Springfield
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 518-4092
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Magalia Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15204 Skyway Rd
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9168
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Mennonite)
75 Los Verjeles
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-0411
Grades: K-10
| 14 students
3785 Olive Highway
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
Grades: PK-8
| 180 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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Butte County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5850 Clark Road
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2315
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
Grades: NS
| 29 students
771 Elliott Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-5328
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Butte County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Butte County, CA include St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, Paradise Adventist Academy and Notre Dame School.
How many private schools are located in Butte County, CA?
14 private schools are located in Butte County, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Butte County, CA?
Butte County, CA private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Butte County, CA go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Butte County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butte County, CA?
86% of private schools in Butte County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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