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Elk Grove Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 965 students in Elk Grove, CA, 2% of all K-12 students in Elk Grove, CA are educated in private schools versus public 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 80%.
25% of private schools in Elk Grove, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 965
  • Average Tuition: $9,151
  • Average Class Size: 25 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Elk Grove, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 965
  • Average Tuition: $9,151
  • Average Class Size: 25 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Elk Grove, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Elk Grove Private Schools (2026-27)

Merryhill School - Elk Grove - Laguna dr Photo
Merryhill School - Elk Grove - Laguna dr
Gr: NS-PK
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
9561 Harbour Point Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 252-1059
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Merryhill School Laguna Park-Elk Grove Photo
Merryhill School Laguna Park-Elk Grove
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6613 Laguna Park Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 890-0980
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Map of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Catholic
9539 Racquet Ct
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-7903
(1)
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Bruceville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9394 Bruceville Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-4040
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Elk Grove KinderCare Photo
Elk Grove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9250 Elk Grove Florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-2772
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Map of Elk Grove Montessori School
Elk Grove Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Montessori School
8842 Williamson Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-6540
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Laguna KinderCare Photo
Laguna KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9150 Peets St.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-9284
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Merryhill School - Calvine Preschool
Gr: NS-PK
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
9036 Calvine Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95829
(916) 354-6562
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Merryhill School - Elk Grove - Laguna Dr Photo
Merryhill School - Elk Grove - Laguna Dr
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6613 Laguna Park Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 252-1059
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Map of Montessori Country Academy
Montessori Country Academy
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
8930 Sierra St
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5800
(2)
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Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2
Other Lutheran
8701 Elk Grove Florin Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 689-3050
(2)
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Map of Shining Stars Preschool & Kindergarten
Shining Stars Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 184 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
8939 E Stockton Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-0735
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Elk Grove, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+33.3% (+3 schools) 10-yr
965
Students
+5.3% (+49 students) 10-yr
$9,151
Avg. Tuition
+149.0% (+$5,476) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
+19.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
48%
Students of Color
-5.9% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
26:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elk Grove)
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearElk Grove, CA Total Schools
202511
20248
20238
20228
20218
20208
20198
20188
20178
20169
20159
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# Students
965 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025193180179
2024199175172
2023207181174
2022216189185
2021216185180
2020216179171
2019192179175
2018192173172
2017170179180
2016153173178
2015153162167
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% Students of Color
48%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202548%51%34%
202447%51%34%
202345%50%33%
202241%48%33%
202141%48%32%
202041%48%32%
201944%48%31%
201844%47%31%
201753%50%32%
201651%49%32%
201551%49%32%
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0.65
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.650.740.65
20240.640.740.65
20230.620.740.65
20220.620.730.64
20210.620.730.64
20200.620.730.64
20190.680.730.63
20180.680.730.63
20170.700.720.61
20160.690.720.61
20150.690.720.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%11%5%
202410%11%5%
20239%11%5%
202210%10%4%
202110%10%4%
202010%10%4%
201912%10%4%
201812%10%4%
201712%10%4%
201611%10%4%
201511%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
93 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%16%9%
20249%16%9%
20239%16%9%
20228%16%8%
20218%16%9%
20208%16%9%
20199%16%8%
20189%17%8%
20179%17%8%
20169%17%8%
20159%17%8%
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# Black Students
20 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
232 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
24%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%37%52%
202423%37%52%
202323%38%52%
202226%40%54%
202126%40%54%
202026%40%54%
201934%41%56%
201834%41%56%
201736%43%58%
201641%43%58%
201541%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
510 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
53%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202552%29%26%
202454%29%26%
202356%28%25%
202254%28%25%
202154%27%25%
202054%27%24%
201943%26%24%
201843%26%23%
201740%24%22%
201635%24%22%
201535%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526:112:111:1
202427:112:111:1
202337:112:111:1
202245:112:111:1
202145:113:111:1
202045:113:112:1
201933:112:112:1
201833:112:112:1
201722:113:112:1
201620:113:112:1
201520:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%

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

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%59%55%
202470%58%54%
202370%58%54%
202270%59%54%
202170%59%54%
202070%58%54%
201970%58%53%
201870%58%53%
201770%58%53%
201670%57%52%
201570%57%52%
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Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025251715
2024251715
2023261715
2022261715
2021261715
2020261715
2019261715
2018261715
2017261715
2016211715
2015211715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,151
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$9,151$18,076$15,012
2024$5,158$17,195$13,254
2023$3,675$16,660$12,626
2022$3,675$15,979$12,187
2021$3,675$15,298$11,800
2020$3,675$14,748$11,512
2019$3,675$14,369$11,293
2018$3,675$13,813$11,017
2017$3,675$13,422$10,708
2016$3,675$12,852$10,356
2015$3,675$11,932$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202597%80%81%
202497%84%85%
202397%84%85%
202297%84%85%
202197%84%85%
202097%84%85%
201997%84%85%
201897%84%85%
201797%85%85%
201697%84%85%
201597%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elk Grove, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Elk Grove, CA is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Elk Grove?
12 private schools are located in Elk Grove.
How diverse are private schools in Elk Grove?
Elk Grove private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Elk Grove go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Elk Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elk Grove?
25% of private schools in Elk Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).
Which private schools in Elk Grove are often viewed compared to one another?

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