Best Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 498 students in Arroyo Grande, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,887 public students). 9% 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 84%.
80% of private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Arroyo Grande Private Schools (2024)

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
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Grades: K-10
| 72 students
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Pacific Coast Christian School
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, CA?
5 private schools are located in Arroyo Grande, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Arroyo Grande, CA private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Arroyo Grande, CA go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Arroyo Grande, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arroyo Grande, CA?
80% of private schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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