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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,885 students in Danville, CA, 15% of all K-12 students in Danville, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in Danville, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,885
  • Average Tuition: $27,758
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Danville, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,885
  • Average Tuition: $27,758
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Danville, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Danville Private Schools (2026-27)

The Athenian School Photo
The Athenian School
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
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Map of St. Isidore School
St. Isidore School
Gr: K-8 | 673 students
Catholic
435 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-2977
(1)
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San Ramon Valley Christian Academy Photo
San Ramon Valley Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 516 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Christian
220 W El Pintado Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-9622
(4)
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Map of A New World Of Montessori
A New World Of Montessori
Gr: PK | 24 students
Montessori School
101 Sonora Ave
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 791-5458
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Acorn Learning Center Photo
Acorn Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
816 Diablo
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-1145
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Danville KinderCare Photo
Danville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
730 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-9825
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Danville Montessori School Photo
Danville Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 48 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
909 Camino Ramon
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-7434
(2)
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Map of Garden Montessori School
Garden Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
421 Montcrest Place
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-2969
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Danville, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sycamore Valley Day School
Sycamore Valley Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
1500 Sherburne Hills Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 736-2181
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Danville, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,885
Students
$27,758
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Danville)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,885 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
32%
52%
0.61
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
212 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
46 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,037 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
57%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
399 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
22%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
166 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1420
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,758
$17,625
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$36,000
$9,632
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$18.27 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Danville, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Danville, CA include The Athenian School, San Ramon Valley Christian Academy, and St. Isidore School.
How many private schools are located in Danville?
8 private schools are located in Danville.
How diverse are private schools in Danville?
Danville private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Danville go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Danville are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Danville?
25% of private schools in Danville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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