For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 130 students in Arcata, CA (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,017 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Arcata, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Arcata, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Arcata, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arcata Christian School
(Baptist)
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Mad River Montessori
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Arcata, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Six Rivers Montessori (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
1222 Hallen Dr
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-7767
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-7767
Gr: 1-5 | 23 students
Overview
This Town (Arcata)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
130 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,265
$18,165
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,934
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,286 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
44 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
34%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
78 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
60%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Arcata, CA?
2 private schools are located in Arcata, CA.
What percentage of students in Arcata go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Arcata are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arcata?
50% of private schools in Arcata are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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