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Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2026-27)

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 80%.
75% of private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
426
Students
-43.0% (-322 students) 10-yr
$7,816
Avg. Tuition
+73.7% (+$3,316) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+122.2% (+11 students) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
+9.5% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arroyo Grande)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
426 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025107180179
202498175172
2023100181174
202297189185
202187185180
202092179171
201991179175
201890173172
201797179180
2016110173178
2015125162167
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% Students of Color
23%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202523%51%34%
202426%51%34%
202330%50%33%
202232%48%33%
202131%48%32%
202030%48%32%
201935%48%31%
201834%47%31%
201725%50%32%
201621%49%32%
201521%49%32%
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0.60
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.600.740.65
20240.630.740.65
20230.650.740.65
20220.640.730.64
20210.600.730.64
20200.610.730.64
20190.610.730.63
20180.610.730.63
20170.530.720.61
20160.470.720.61
20150.450.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%11%5%
20245%11%5%
20234%11%5%
20224%10%4%
20212%10%4%
20202%10%4%
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20153%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
53 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%16%9%
202411%16%9%
202313%16%9%
202214%16%8%
202114%16%9%
202013%16%9%
201915%16%8%
201816%17%8%
20179%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
253 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
59%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202559%37%52%
202453%37%52%
202347%38%52%
202247%40%54%
202156%40%54%
202054%40%54%
201956%41%56%
201857%41%56%
201764%43%58%
201671%43%58%
201572%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
93 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521%29%26%
202429%29%26%
202333%28%25%
202234%28%25%
202127%27%25%
202030%27%24%
201924%26%24%
201822%26%23%
201724%24%22%
201618%24%22%
201516%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202553%59%55%
202453%58%54%
202353%58%54%
202253%59%54%
202162%59%54%
202075%58%54%
201975%58%53%
201875%58%53%
201775%58%53%
201677%57%52%
201577%57%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201715
2024181715
2023181715
2022181715
2021131715
202081715
201971715
201871715
201771715
201691715
201591715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,816
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$7,816$18,076$15,012
2024$6,000$17,195$13,254
2023$6,000$16,660$12,626
2022$6,000$15,979$12,187
2021$6,000$15,298$11,800
2020$6,000$14,748$11,512
2019$6,000$14,369$11,293
2018$4,000$13,813$11,017
2017$4,000$13,422$10,708
2016$4,500$12,852$10,356
2015$4,500$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%29%34%
202420%29%34%
202320%29%34%
202220%28%33%
202120%28%33%
202020%28%32%
201920%27%31%
201820%27%30%
201720%27%30%
201618%26%29%
201518%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, 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
2020$1,500$6,794$5,921
2019$1,500$6,413$5,795
2018$1,500$5,977$5,456
2017$1,500$5,752$5,319
2016$1,150$5,279$5,105
2015$1,150$5,100$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202195%84%85%
202095%84%85%
201995%84%85%
201885%84%85%
201785%85%85%
201685%84%85%
201585%84%85%
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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 Valley View Adventist Junior Academy and St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool.
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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