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Arroyo Grande Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 426 students in Arroyo Grande, CA, 8% of all K-12 students in Arroyo Grande, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
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Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy
Gr: K-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
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Map of Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
(1)
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Pentecostal
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
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Arroyo Grande, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Pacific Coast Christian School
Pacific Coast Christian School
Gr: K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
207 Pilgrim Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-1074
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Arroyo Grande, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
426
Students
$7,816
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arroyo Grande)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
426 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
23%
52%
0.60
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
253 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
59%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
93 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,816
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool and Valley View Adventist Junior Academy.
How many private schools are located in Arroyo Grande?
4 private schools are located in Arroyo Grande.
What percentage of students in Arroyo Grande go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Arroyo Grande are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arroyo Grande?
75% of private schools in Arroyo Grande are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

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