Fresno Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,162 students in Fresno, CA, 3% of all K-12 students in Fresno, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
57% of private schools in Fresno, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 3,162
  • Average Tuition: $17,874
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Fresno, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 3,162
  • Average Tuition: $17,874
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Fresno, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Fresno Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Fresno Adventist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
5397 E Olive Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5548
(1)
Fresno Christian Schools Photo
Gr: K-12 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7280 N Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 299-1695
St. Anthony Of Padua School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
5680 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 435-0700
Map of San Joaquin Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
1406 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 268-9251
Map of Truth Tabernacle Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 135 students
Pentecostal
4411 N 1st Street
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 225-1027
(2)
Map of Apples Of Gold Educational Center
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
Christian
7272 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-1486
Map of Campus Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Christian
5223 E Grant Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 387-4120
Map of Carden School Of Fresno
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
(6)
Map of Fairmont Private School
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Daycare / Preschool
435 W Fairmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 259-8585
Map of Faith Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Baptist
106 E Shields Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 226-7784
Map of First Church Of God Early Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
3920 N 1st St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 227-3222
Map of Fresno California Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
4734 W Clinton Ave # 1
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 475-8592
(1)
Map of Fresno Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Montessori School
1572 E Barstow Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-3669
Map of Herndon Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1190 West Herndon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Kinder Care Learning Center Photo
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
1190 W Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Map of Koinonia Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Christian
3330 W Dudley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3812
Map of La Petite Academy
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
999 E Teague Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 431-7330
Map of Reaching Potentials Education Institute
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
6826 N Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93729
(559) 297-7109
Map of St. Helens School
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Catholic
4888 E Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5855
Map of Sierra View Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Christian
2383 E Decatur Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 297-7391
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Fresno, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students
4221 N Hughes Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-1367
Map of Mountain View Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Church of Christ
1284 E Bullard Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-2923
Map of Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-0205
Map of West Fresno Christian Academy, Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students
Christian
5123 E Pitt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 221-6643

Fresno, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fresno, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Fresno, CA include San Joaquin Memorial High School, St. Anthony Of Padua School, and Fresno Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fresno?
21 private schools are located in Fresno.
How diverse are private schools in Fresno?
Fresno private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Fresno go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Fresno are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fresno?
57% of private schools in Fresno are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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