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Fair Oaks Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,143 students in Fair Oaks, CA, 15% of all K-12 students in Fair Oaks, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is same as the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Fair Oaks, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,143
  • Average Tuition: $11,493
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Fair Oaks, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,143
  • Average Tuition: $11,493
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Fair Oaks, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Fair Oaks Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School
Gr: NS-1 | 48 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4000 San Juan Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-4252
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Sacramento Waldorf School Photo
Sacramento Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-3900
(1)
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Map of St. Mel School
St. Mel School
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Catholic
4745 Pennsylvania Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 967-2814
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Country Hill Montessori Photo
Country Hill Montessori
Gr: PK-3 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
6131 Kenneth Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 969-2929
(1)
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Map of Lotus Child Montessori
Lotus Child Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
4305 Bannister Rd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 844-0016
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Summit Christian School Photo
Summit Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
5010 Hazel Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 536-9307
(1)
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Fair Oaks, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Freedom Christian School
Freedom Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
Christian
7736 Sunset Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(888) 317-1228
(1)
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Fair Oaks, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,143
Students
$11,493
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fair Oaks)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
24%
52%
0.60
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
634 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
56%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
336 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
128 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1289
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,493
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$420
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fair Oaks, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Fair Oaks, CA include Faith Lutheran School, St. Mel School, and Sacramento Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in Fair Oaks?
6 private schools are located in Fair Oaks.
How diverse are private schools in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Fair Oaks go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Fair Oaks are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fair Oaks?
50% of private schools in Fair Oaks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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