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All Saints Day School
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Carmel Private Schools (2026-27)

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 80%.
75% of private schools in Carmel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
493
Students
+1.0% (+5 students) 10-yr
$18,789
Avg. Tuition
+50.9% (+$6,338) 10-yr
21
Avg. Class Size
+5.0% (+1 student) 10-yr
28%
Students of Color
+115.4% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carmel)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
493 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025122180179
2024120175172
2023120181174
2022113189185
2021113185180
2020102179171
2019106179175
2018109173172
201798179180
2016131173178
2015163162167
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% Students of Color
28%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%51%34%
202429%51%34%
202328%50%33%
202231%48%33%
202131%48%32%
202030%48%32%
201953%48%31%
201852%47%31%
201716%50%32%
201614%49%32%
201513%49%32%
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0.57
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.570.740.65
20240.560.740.65
20230.560.740.65
20220.520.730.64
20210.520.730.64
20200.480.730.64
20190.560.730.63
20180.560.730.63
20170.560.720.61
20160.540.720.61
20150.550.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20243%11%5%
20233%11%5%
20223%10%4%
20213%10%4%
20203%10%4%
20192%10%4%
20182%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
27 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%16%9%
20246%16%9%
20236%16%9%
20221%16%8%
20211%16%9%
20202%16%9%
20191%16%8%
20181%17%8%
20171%17%8%
20161%17%8%
20151%17%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
273 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
55%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202556%37%52%
202457%37%52%
202357%38%52%
202262%40%54%
202162%40%54%
202068%40%54%
201947%41%56%
201847%41%56%
201747%43%58%
201639%43%58%
201542%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
175 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
36%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202535%29%26%
202433%29%26%
202333%28%25%
202232%28%25%
202132%27%25%
202025%27%24%
201947%26%24%
201847%26%23%
201747%24%22%
201656%24%22%
201553%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
20179:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202538%59%55%
202438%58%54%
202338%58%54%
202265%59%54%
202165%59%54%
202065%58%54%
201927%58%53%
201827%58%53%
201727%58%53%
201644%57%52%
201544%57%52%
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Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023191715
2022201715
2021201715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017181715
2016201715
2015201715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,789
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$18,789$18,076$15,012
2024$7,077$17,195$13,254
2023$7,077$16,660$12,626
2019$13,571$14,369$11,293
2018$13,571$13,813$11,017
2017$14,089$13,422$10,708
2016$13,803$12,852$10,356
2015$12,451$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%29%34%
202423%29%34%
202323%29%34%
202247%28%33%
202147%28%33%
202047%28%32%
201926%27%31%
201823%27%30%
201720%27%30%
201630%26%29%
201532%25%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
43%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarmel, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202543%80%81%
202477%84%85%
202377%84%85%
202277%84%85%
202177%84%85%
202077%84%85%
201980%84%85%
201880%84%85%
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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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