Bruceville KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom

Best Elk Grove Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 965 students in Elk Grove, CA (there are 38 public schools, serving 38,733 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Elk Grove, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Elk Grove, CA is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
27% of private schools in Elk Grove, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Elk Grove Private Schools (2025-26)

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

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?
11 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 51%.
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?
27% of private schools in Elk Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Elk Grove are often viewed compared to one another?

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