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Junipero Serra School
All Saints Day School

Carmel Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 493 students in Carmel, CA, 23% of all K-12 students in Carmel, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 43%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private schools in Carmel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carmel Private Schools (2026-27)

All Saints Day School Photo
All Saints Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
(21)
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Junipero Serra School Photo
Junipero Serra School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
3090 Rio Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-8322
(4)
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Map of Potrero Canyon School
Potrero Canyon School
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
8340 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-0545
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Map of St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Montessori School (Episcopal)
28003 Robinson Canyon Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
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Carmel, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
493
Students
$18,789
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carmel)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
493 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
28%
52%
0.57
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
273 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
55%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
175 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
36%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
60%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,789
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
43%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carmel, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Carmel, CA include Junipero Serra School and All Saints Day School.
How many private schools are located in Carmel?
4 private schools are located in Carmel.
What percentage of students in Carmel go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Carmel are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carmel?
75% of private schools in Carmel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
Which private schools in Carmel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Carmel include: St. Dunstan's Episcopal School vs. All Saints Day School

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