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Best Chico Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Chico Christian School, and Notre Dame 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 (2026)

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
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(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

Overview

This Town (Chico)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
872 Students
504,341 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
44,246 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
59%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,515
$17,472
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$8,316
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
57,675 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
81,158 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
17%
# Black Students
10 Students
23,629 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
503 Students
193,816 Students
% White Students
57%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,916 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
227 Students
123,052 Students
% of Others Students
26%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

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, Chico Christian School, and Notre Dame 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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