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Chico Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 872 students in Chico, CA, 5% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private schools in Chico, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chico Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Chico Christian School
Chico Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
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Notre Dame School Photo
Notre Dame School
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)
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Map of Chico Montessori Children's House
Chico Montessori Children's House
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
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Map of Chico Oaks Adventist School
Chico Oaks Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
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Hope Academy Chico
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
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Map of Pleasant Valley Baptist School
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
(1)
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Chico, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Progressive Schoolhouse
The Progressive Schoolhouse
Gr: NS | 29 students
Alternative School
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
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Map of Rose Scott Learning Community
Rose Scott Learning Community
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Alternative School
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
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Chico, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
872
Students
$6,515
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chico)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
872 Students
659,675 Students
% Students of Color
15%
52%
0.59
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
104,400 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
10 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
503 Students
235,688 Students
% White Students
57%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
227 Students
188,768 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
55,844 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,515
$18,521
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$9,660
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Chico, CA include Notre Dame School and Chico Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Chico?
6 private schools are located in Chico.
How diverse are private schools in Chico?
Chico private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Chico go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Chico are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chico?
83% of private schools in Chico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Chico are often viewed compared to one another?

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