Best Chico Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 913 students in Chico, CA (there are 35 public schools, serving 15,071 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Chico, CA include Chico Christian School and Notre Dame School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Chico Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Grades: PK-8
| 253 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: NS-8
| 89 students
Hopeacademy For Personalized Education
(Christian)
1888 Springfield
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 518-4092
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 518-4092
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rose Scott Learning Community
Alternative School
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Grades: 1-11
| 19 students
Chico, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Chico, CA are Chico Christian School and Notre Dame School.
How many private schools are located in Chico, CA?
7 private schools are located in Chico, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Chico, CA?
Chico, CA private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%
What percentage of students in Chico, CA go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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