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Benicia Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 397 students in Benicia, CA, 8% of all K-12 students in Benicia, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Benicia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Benicia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Dominic Elementary School
St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 322 students
Catholic
935 E 5th St
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1266
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Benicia KinderCare Photo
Benicia KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Rose Dr
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-0916
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Benicia, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
397
Students
-8.9% (-39 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
46%
Students of Color
+7.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
25:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+13.6% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Benicia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
397 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025199180179
2024199175172
2023214181174
2022210189185
2021210185180
2020210179171
2019191179175
2018191173172
2017218179180
2016218173178
2015218162167
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% Students of Color
46%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%51%34%
202446%51%34%
202349%50%33%
202245%48%33%
202145%48%32%
202045%48%32%
201941%48%31%
201841%47%31%
201743%50%32%
201643%49%32%
201543%49%32%
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0.69
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.690.740.65
20240.690.740.65
20230.720.740.65
20220.690.730.64
20210.690.730.64
20200.690.730.64
20190.710.730.63
20180.710.730.63
20170.650.720.61
20160.650.720.61
20150.650.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20231%1%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%1%2%
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# Asian Students
44 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
11%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%11%5%
202411%11%5%
202314%11%5%
20229%10%4%
20219%10%4%
20209%10%4%
20198%10%4%
20188%10%4%
20176%10%4%
20166%10%4%
20156%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%16%9%
20248%16%9%
202310%16%9%
202210%16%8%
202110%16%9%
202010%16%9%
20199%16%8%
20189%17%8%
20178%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20223%4%7%
20213%5%7%
20203%5%8%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
119 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
30%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%37%52%
202430%37%52%
202331%38%52%
202232%40%54%
202132%40%54%
202032%40%54%
201947%41%56%
201847%41%56%
201746%43%58%
201646%43%58%
201546%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
183 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
46%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%29%26%
202446%29%26%
202340%28%25%
202244%28%25%
202144%27%25%
202044%27%24%
201924%26%24%
201824%26%23%
201737%24%22%
201637%24%22%
201537%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBenicia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525:112:111:1
202425:112:111:1
202325:112:111:1
202232:112:111:1
202132:113:111:1
202032:113:112:1
201921:112:112:1
201821:112:112:1
201722:113:112:1
201622:113:112:1
201522:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$18,350
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Benicia, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Benicia, CA is St. Dominic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Benicia?
2 private schools are located in Benicia.
What percentage of students in Benicia go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Benicia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benicia?
50% of private schools in Benicia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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