For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 366 students in Amador County, CA (there are 17 public schools, serving 5,028 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Amador County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Amador County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Amador County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14045 Ponderosa Way
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7773
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7773
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Monarch Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
9282 Main Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Whispering Pines Christian School
(Christian)
240 State Highway 16 # 1
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-4976
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-4976
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
Overview
This County (Amador County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
366 Students
660,130 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
22 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$18,264
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
211 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
110 Students
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Amador County, CA?
3 private schools are located in Amador County, CA.
What percentage of students in Amador County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Amador County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Amador County?
75% of private schools in Amador County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Amador County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Amador County include: Monarch Montessori vs. Community Christian School, Community Christian School vs. Monarch Montessori
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