St. Marks Lutheran School Photo - St. Mark's Lutheran School has excellent facilities including a new gymnasium.

Best Citrus Heights Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 808 students in Citrus Heights, CA (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,675 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Citrus Heights, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
36% of private schools in Citrus Heights, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Citrus Heights, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Angels In Action Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
7998 Old Auburn Rd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 723-2633
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Antelope KinderCare
Antelope KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6825 Purslane Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 723-9696
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Capital Innovations Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1458
Citrus Heights, CA 95611
(530) 400-7619
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students
Countryhill Montessori
Montessori School
7048 Sunrise Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 728-2929
Gr: PK-1 | 38 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
7737 Highland Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 725-5707
Gr: NS-8 | 100 students
Harvest Academy
(Christian)
8127 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 727-2684
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
7817 Old Auburn Rd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 722-7788
Gr: K-8 | 228 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - San Juan KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5448 San Juan Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-5599
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8008 Old Auburn Road
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 723-3094
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
St. Marks Lutheran School
St. Marks Lutheran School Photo - St. Mark's Lutheran School uses current technology to enhance students' education. Pictured: students using Google Chromebooks and interactive projector
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
7869 Kingswood Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-7891
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Juan KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5448 San Juan Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-5599
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Citrus Heights, California

Citrus Heights, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6446 Sylvan Road
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 723-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Martins' Achievement School (Closed 2014)
All-boys | Special Education School
Po Box 560
Citrus Heights, CA 95611
(916) 338-1001
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
8085 Oak Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 722-8118
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Citrus Heights)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
808 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,375
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
31 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
249 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
35%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,515 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
352 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
50%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Citrus Heights, CA?
11 private schools are located in Citrus Heights, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Citrus Heights go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Citrus Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Citrus Heights?
36% of private schools in Citrus Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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