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Best Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 420 students in Arroyo Grande, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,651 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 80%.
75% of private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Grades: PK-K
| 14 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arroyo Grande, California

Arroyo Grande, California Private Schools (Closed)

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

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 Catholic and Pentecostal).

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