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Best Chico Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 872 students in Chico, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chico, CA include Chico Oaks Adventist School, Notre Dame School, and Chico Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
83% of private elementary schools in Chico, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Chico Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students Sports: 7
Chico Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Notre Dame School
Notre Dame School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chico Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
Hope Academy Chico
Hope Academy Chico Photo
(Christian)
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chico, California

Chico, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
Gr: NS | 29 students
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chico, CA include Chico Oaks Adventist School, Notre Dame School, and Chico Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chico?
6 private elementary schools are located in Chico.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Chico?
Chico private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chico?
83% of private elementary schools in Chico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Chico are often viewed compared to one another?

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