For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,436 students in Butte County, CA (there are 95 public schools, serving 29,191 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Butte County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Butte County, CA include Chico Christian School, Notre Dame School and Paradise Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
92% of private schools in Butte County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other).
Top Ranked Butte County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Paradise Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
1380 Bird St
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-6969
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-6969
Grades: K-8
| 138 students
Chico Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Grades: K-1
| 75 students
Chico Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Feather River Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
27 Cox Ln
Oroville, CA 95965
(153) 053-3884
Oroville, CA 95965
(153) 053-3884
Grades: K-7
| 30 students
Hopeacademy For Personalized Education
(Christian)
1888 Springfield
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 518-4092
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 518-4092
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Mennonite)
75 Los Verjeles
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-0411
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-0411
Grades: 1-10
| 12 students
3785 Olive Highway
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Butte County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Magalia Adventist School (Closed 2024)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15204 Skyway Rd
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9168
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9168
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
5850 Clark Road
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2315
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2315
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
The Progressive Schoolhouse (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
Grades: NS
| 29 students
Rose Scott Learning Community (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Grades: 1-11
| 19 students
771 Elliott Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-5328
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-5328
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Butte County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Butte County, CA include Chico Christian School, Notre Dame School and Paradise Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Butte County, CA?
12 private schools are located in Butte County, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Butte County, CA?
Butte County, CA private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Butte County, CA go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Butte County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butte County, CA?
92% of private schools in Butte County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other).
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