For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 565 students in El Sobrante, CA (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,735 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in El Sobrante, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in El Sobrante, CA is Bethel Christian Academy.
29% of private schools in El Sobrante, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked El Sobrante Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
431 Rincon Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-9550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-9550
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Tuition listed
5070 Appian Way
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-2242
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-2242
Gr: K-7 | 162 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
El Sobrante KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3240 San Pablo Dam Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1144
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1144
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students
Pattys Montessori School
Montessori School
801 Park Central St
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-0314
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-0314
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Seneca Family Of Agencie- Catalyst Academy
Special Education School
1060 Manor Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 300-6350
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 300-6350
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Small World Montessori School, Inc.
Montessori School
4555 Hilltop Dr
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-6059
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-6059
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
3800 Clark Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 815-9332
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 815-9332
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
El Sobrante, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy (Closed 2010)
(Pentecostal)
4892 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1700
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 222-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (El Sobrante)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
565 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
45 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$18,165
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
45 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
136 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
24%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
61 Students
5,500 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
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
47%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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 51%.
What percentage of students in El Sobrante go to private school?
17% 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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