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El Sobrante Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 565 students in El Sobrante, CA, 19% of all K-12 students in El Sobrante, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
29% of private schools in El Sobrante, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked El Sobrante Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Baptist
431 Rincon Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-9550
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El Sobrante Christian School Photo
El Sobrante Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Assembly of God
5070 Appian Way
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-2242
(3)
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Map of El Sobrante KinderCare
El Sobrante KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
3240 San Pablo Dam Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1144
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Pattys Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
801 Park Central St
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-0314
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Map of Seneca Family Of Agencie- Catalyst Academy
Seneca Family Of Agencie- Catalyst Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
1060 Manor Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 300-6350
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Map of Small World Montessori School, Inc.
Small World Montessori School, Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Montessori School
4555 Hilltop Dr
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-6059
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Wildcat Canyon Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
3800 Clark Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 815-9332
(4)
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El Sobrante, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Pentecostal
4892 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1700
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El Sobrante, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
565
Students
-18.4% (-127 students) 10-yr
$15,000
Avg. Tuition
-11.2% (-$1,900) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
64%
Students of Color
-15.8% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Sobrante)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEl Sobrante, CA Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
565 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202581180179
202481175172
202391181174
2022106189185
2021106185180
2020106179171
2019108179175
2018110173172
2017119179180
2016119173178
2015115162167
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% Students of Color
64%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202564%51%34%
202464%51%34%
202370%50%33%
202274%48%33%
202174%48%32%
202074%48%32%
201964%48%31%
201865%47%31%
201776%50%32%
201676%49%32%
201576%49%32%
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0.71
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.710.740.65
20240.710.740.65
20230.770.740.65
20220.770.730.64
20210.770.730.64
20200.770.730.64
20190.790.730.63
20180.790.730.63
20170.760.720.61
20160.760.720.61
20150.770.720.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%11%5%
20244%11%5%
20236%11%5%
20228%10%4%
20218%10%4%
20208%10%4%
201911%10%4%
201810%10%4%
201713%10%4%
201613%10%4%
201513%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
34 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%16%9%
20246%16%9%
20238%16%9%
20229%16%8%
20219%16%9%
20209%16%9%
20199%16%8%
20188%17%8%
201710%17%8%
201610%17%8%
201511%17%8%
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# Black Students
45 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%5%7%
20248%5%7%
202315%5%8%
202217%4%7%
202117%5%7%
202017%5%8%
201916%4%7%
201816%4%7%
201721%5%7%
201621%5%7%
201522%5%8%
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# White Students
136 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
24%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%37%52%
202424%37%52%
202321%38%52%
202213%40%54%
202113%40%54%
202013%40%54%
201922%41%56%
201822%41%56%
201717%43%58%
201617%43%58%
201518%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
61 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
11%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
265 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
47%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202547%29%26%
202447%29%26%
202338%28%25%
202240%28%25%
202140%27%25%
202040%27%24%
201933%26%24%
201835%26%23%
201739%24%22%
201639%24%22%
201536%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
59%

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

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202527%59%55%
202427%58%54%
202327%58%54%
202227%59%54%
202127%59%54%
202027%58%54%
201927%58%53%
201827%58%53%
201727%58%53%
201627%57%52%
201520%57%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025161715
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018191715
2017161715
2016161715
2015161715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521513
202421412
202321311
202221311
202121311
202021311
201921311
201821311
201721210
201621210
201521110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$15,000$18,076$15,012
2024$15,000$17,195$13,254
2023$15,000$16,660$12,626
2022$15,000$15,979$12,187
2021$15,000$15,298$11,800
2020$20,500$14,748$11,512
2019$20,500$14,369$11,293
2018$1,750$13,813$11,017
2017$1,750$13,422$10,708
2016$1,750$12,852$10,356
2015$16,900$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
42%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Sobrante, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202542%29%34%
202442%29%34%
202342%29%34%
202242%28%33%
202142%28%33%
202042%28%32%
201942%27%31%
201833%27%30%
201721%27%30%
201621%26%29%
201521%25%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in El Sobrante, CA?
The top ranked private schools in El Sobrante, CA is Bethel Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in El Sobrante?
7 private schools are located in El Sobrante.
How diverse are private schools in El Sobrante?
El Sobrante private schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in El Sobrante go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in El Sobrante are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Sobrante?
29% of private schools in El Sobrante are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

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