St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School provides education for students preschool through 8th grade.

Best Auburn Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 763 students in Auburn, CA (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,982 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Auburn, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Auburn, CA include Forest Lake Christian School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Pine Hills Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
80% of private schools in Auburn, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Auburn Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Forest Lake Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
12515 Combie Rd
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 269-1540
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Hills Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13500 Richards Ln
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School provides education for students preschool through 8th grade.
(Catholic)
(6)
11610 Atwood Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4490
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
Legacy Christian School
(Christian)
1101 Auburn Ravine Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 537-2401
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Tuition listed
United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School
Special Program Emphasis
10720 Indian Hill Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 883-2345
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Auburn, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Auburn, CA include Forest Lake Christian School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Pine Hills Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Auburn?
5 private schools are located in Auburn.
How diverse are private schools in Auburn?
Auburn private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Auburn go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Auburn are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Auburn?
80% of private schools in Auburn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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