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Chico Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 660 students in Chico, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Chico, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chico Private Preschools (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 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
660
Students
+56.8% (+239 students) 10-yr
$6,954
Avg. Tuition
+37.0% (+$1,879) 8-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+5 students) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
-58.6% (-17.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chico)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,250 Schools
# Students
660 Students
362,590 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025220174191
2024239169187
2023199173185
2022243174188
2021189170184
2020189166179
2019223168182
2018223164181
2017119166183
2016119163181
2015140152173
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% Students of Color
12%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%50%32%
202423%49%32%
202322%50%32%
202220%48%31%
202120%48%32%
202020%47%31%
201919%48%31%
201819%47%30%
201724%48%31%
201624%48%31%
201529%47%31%
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0.59
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.590.700.65
20240.610.710.65
20230.610.710.65
20220.560.710.64
20210.560.710.64
20200.560.710.64
20190.560.720.64
20180.560.710.64
20170.480.710.62
20160.480.710.62
20150.560.710.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
30,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20232%9%5%
20224%9%5%
20213%9%5%
20203%9%4%
20192%9%5%
20182%9%5%
20175%9%3%
20165%9%3%
20155%9%3%
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# Hispanic Students
94 Students
43,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
13%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%12%8%
202414%13%8%
202311%13%8%
202212%13%8%
202112%13%7%
202012%13%7%
201912%14%7%
201812%13%7%
201717%13%6%
201617%13%7%
201515%13%6%
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# Black Students
7 Students
12,275 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20221%4%6%
20211%4%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%3%6%
20181%3%6%
20171%4%6%
20161%4%6%
20151%4%6%
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# White Students
374 Students
112,977 Students
% White Students
57%
33%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202556%32%48%
202452%33%48%
202354%33%48%
202262%36%50%
202163%35%50%
202063%35%51%
201961%36%52%
201861%36%52%
201770%38%54%
201670%38%54%
201562%38%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,015 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
183 Students
143,253 Students
% of Others Students
28%
41%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202528%42%34%
202433%40%33%
202331%39%33%
202221%37%31%
202121%37%31%
202021%38%31%
201924%36%30%
201824%37%30%
20177%35%30%
20167%35%29%
201517%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
26,877 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519:114:112:1
202420:114:112:1
202322:114:112:1
202220:114:112:1
202119:114:112:1
202019:114:112:1
201920:114:112:1
201820:114:112:1
201719:114:112:1
201619:114:112:1
201520:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%58%51%
201515%51%48%
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Average Class Size
20 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201816
2015151716
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,954
$14,345

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$6,954$15,764$12,988
2024$5,200$13,486$10,159
2023$5,200$12,933$9,500
2022$5,200$11,654$8,989
2021$5,200$11,328$8,661
2020$5,200$10,673$8,383
2019$5,200$10,366$8,266
2018$5,200$9,953$7,888
2017$5,075$9,748$7,628
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Average % on Financial Aid
34%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202534%25%31%
202434%25%30%
202334%25%30%
202234%26%29%
202134%25%29%
202034%24%29%
201934%25%28%
201834%24%27%
201734%24%26%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,800

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$3,000$5,597$4,864
2024$3,000$5,756$4,788
2023$3,000$6,813$4,663
2022$3,000$6,489$4,366
2021$3,000$4,847$4,213
2020$3,000$4,841$4,101
2019$3,000$4,288$3,985
2018$3,000$4,068$3,694
2017$3,000$4,127$3,658
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202585%82%83%
202498%87%88%
202398%87%88%
202298%86%88%
202198%86%88%
202098%86%88%
201998%86%88%
201898%87%88%
201798%87%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Chico, CA include Chico Christian School and Notre Dame School.
How many private preschools are located in Chico?
3 private preschools are located in Chico.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Chico?
100% of private preschools in Chico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Chico are often viewed compared to one another?

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