Best Butte County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,270 students in Butte County, CA (there are 94 public schools, serving 29,714 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 80%.
92% of private schools in Butte County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,270
  • Average Tuition: $5,386
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Butte County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,270
  • Average Tuition: $5,386
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Butte County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Butte County Private Schools (2026)

Upward International Schools, Pines Academy Campus Photo
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Map of Chico Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Map of Chico Oaks Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Notre Dame School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
(2)
Map of Paradise Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Map of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1380 Bird St
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-6969
Map of Chico Montessori Children's House
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Map of Feather River Adventist School
Gr: K-7 | 30 students
Seventh Day Adventist
27 Cox Ln
Oroville, CA 95965
(153) 053-3884
Hope Academy Chico Photo
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
Map of Maranatha Christian School
Gr: 1-10 | 12 students
Mennonite
75 Los Verjeles
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-0411
Oroville Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
3785 Olive Highway
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
Map of Pleasant Valley Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Butte County, California

Butte County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Magalia Adventist School
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
15204 Skyway Rd
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9168
Map of Paradise Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Baptist
5850 Clark Road
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2315
Map of The Progressive Schoolhouse
Gr: NS | 29 students
Alternative School
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
Map of Rose Scott Learning Community
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Alternative School
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Map of St. Thomas More Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Catholic
771 Elliott Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-5328

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
659,573 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,386
$18,344
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,817
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.74
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
21 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
841 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
337 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

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 Oaks Adventist School, Notre Dame School, and Paradise Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Butte County?
12 private schools are located in Butte County.
How diverse are private schools in Butte County?
Butte County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Butte County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Butte County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butte County?
92% of private schools in Butte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other).
Which private schools in Butte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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