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Auburn Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 763 students in Auburn, CA, 16% of all K-12 students in Auburn, 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 83%.
80% of private schools in Auburn, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Auburn Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Forest Lake Christian School
Forest Lake Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
12515 Combie Rd
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 269-1540
(3)
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Map of Pine Hills Adventist Academy
Pine Hills Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Seventh Day Adventist
13500 Richards Ln
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
11610 Atwood Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4490
(6)
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Map of Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 122 students
Christian
1101 Auburn Ravine Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 537-2401
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Map of United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School
United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
10720 Indian Hill Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 883-2345
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Auburn, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
763
Students
$6,875
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Auburn)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
763 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
23%
52%
0.54
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
52 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
553 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
66%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
142 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
17%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,875
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Auburn, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Auburn, CA include Pine Hills Adventist Academy, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Forest Lake Christian School.
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 52%.
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 Seventh Day Adventist).

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