Central Valley Christian Academy Photo - MAA is dedicated to a Christ-like atmosphere. This sculpture reminds us of the influence Christ.

Best Ceres Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 339 students in Ceres, CA (there are 24 public schools, serving 13,333 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Ceres, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Ceres, CA is Central Valley Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Ceres, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Ceres Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Valley Christian Academy
Central Valley Christian Academy Photo - MAA is dedicated to a Christ-like atmosphere. This sculpture reminds us of the influence Christ.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Acceptance rate listed
Ceres Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 187
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 380-9319
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Faith Home Teen Ranch
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
6643 Faith Home Road
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-0606
Gr: 6-11 | 15 students

Overview

This Town (Ceres)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
339 Students
665,930 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
55,547 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
30,286 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
206 Students
236,091 Students
% White Students
61%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 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
130 Students
189,314 Students
% of Others Students
38%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ceres, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Ceres, CA is Central Valley Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Ceres?
3 private schools are located in Ceres.
What percentage of students in Ceres go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Ceres are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ceres?
100% of private schools in Ceres are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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