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Arcata Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 130 students in Arcata, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in Arcata, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Arcata, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Arcata, CA (2026-27)

Map of Arcata Christian School
Arcata Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
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Map of Mad River Montessori
Mad River Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
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Arcata, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Six Rivers Montessori
Six Rivers Montessori
Gr: 1-5 | 23 students
Montessori School
1222 Hallen Dr
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-7767
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Arcata, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
130
Students
-18.8% (-30 students) 10-yr
$6,265
Avg. Tuition
+67.1% (+$2,515) 8-yr
24
Avg. Class Size
+4.3% (+1 student) 4-yr
17%
Students of Color
+30.8% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+55.6% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arcata)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
130 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202565180179
202451175172
202361181174
202263189185
202167185180
202055179171
201967179175
201867173172
201788179180
201688173178
201553162167
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% Students of Color
17%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%51%34%
202421%51%34%
202318%50%33%
202218%48%33%
202118%48%32%
202018%48%32%
20199%48%31%
20189%47%31%
20177%50%32%
20167%49%32%
201513%49%32%
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0.53
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.530.740.65
20240.590.740.65
20230.590.740.65
20220.590.730.64
20210.580.730.64
20200.500.730.64
20190.470.730.63
20180.470.730.63
20170.530.720.61
20160.530.720.61
20150.570.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20243%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20201%1%1%
20193%2%1%
20183%1%2%
20173%1%1%
20163%1%1%
20152%2%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20241%11%5%
20232%11%5%
20223%10%4%
20213%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20191%10%4%
20181%10%4%
20151%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%16%9%
20245%16%9%
20234%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20207%16%9%
20191%16%8%
20181%17%8%
20153%17%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
30,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
44 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
34%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202534%37%52%
202438%37%52%
202341%38%52%
202243%40%54%
202140%40%54%
202069%40%54%
201969%41%56%
201869%41%56%
201758%43%58%
201658%43%58%
201548%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 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
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
60%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202559%29%26%
202452%29%26%
202349%28%25%
202246%28%25%
202151%27%25%
202015%27%24%
201925%26%24%
201825%26%23%
201738%24%22%
201638%24%22%
201545%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20169:113:112:1
20159:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%59%55%
202470%58%54%
202370%58%54%
202270%59%54%
202160%59%54%
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Average Class Size
24 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025241715
2024241715
2023241715
2022241715
2021231715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,265
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$6,265$18,076$15,012
2024$6,265$17,195$13,254
2023$6,265$16,660$12,626
2022$6,265$15,979$12,187
2021$6,050$15,298$11,800
2020$3,750$14,748$11,512
2019$3,750$14,369$11,293
2018$3,750$13,813$11,017
2017$3,750$13,422$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
1%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%29%34%
20241%29%34%
20231%29%34%
20221%28%33%
20211%28%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearArcata, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$1,500$8,932$7,073
2024$1,500$8,712$6,930
2023$1,500$8,186$6,469
2022$1,500$8,205$6,289
2021$1,500$7,081$6,055
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Admissions & Athletics
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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