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Best Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 426 students in Arroyo Grande, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,667 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Arroyo Grande, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool and Valley View Adventist Junior Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org
(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Gr: PK-K | 14 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arroyo Grande, California

Arroyo Grande, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pacific Coast Christian School (Closed 2026)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
207 Pilgrim Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-1074
Gr: K | 68 students

Overview

This Town (Arroyo Grande)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
426 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,816
$18,165
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
253 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
59%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 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
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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