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Best Fresno Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,193 students in Fresno, CA (there are 190 public schools, serving 121,509 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Fresno, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fresno, CA include Fresno Adventist Academy, Fresno Christian Schools, and Carden School Of Fresno.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private schools in Fresno, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fresno Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carden School Of Fresno
(6)
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fresno Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
5397 E Olive Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5548
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Fresno Christian Schools
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(Christian)
7280 N Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 299-1695
Gr: K-12 | 719 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Of Padua School
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(Catholic)
5680 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 435-0700
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
San Joaquin Memorial High School
(Catholic)
1406 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 268-9251
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Truth Tabernacle Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(2)
4411 N 1st Street
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 225-1027
Gr: K-12 | 135 students
Apples Of Gold Educational Center
(Christian)
7272 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-1486
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
Campus Christian Academy
(Christian)
5223 E Grant Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 387-4120
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Fairmont Private School
Daycare / Preschool
435 W Fairmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 259-8585
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Faith Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
106 E Shields Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 226-7784
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
First Church Of God Early Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
3920 N 1st St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 227-3222
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
4734 W Clinton Ave # 1
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 475-8592
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Fresno Montessori School
Montessori School
1572 E Barstow Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-3669
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Herndon Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1190 West Herndon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Gr: NS-PK
Kinder Care Learning Center
Kinder Care Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1190 W Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Koinonia Christian School
(Christian)
3330 W Dudley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3812
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
999 E Teague Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 431-7330
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
6826 N Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93729
(559) 297-7109
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
St. Helens School
(Catholic)
4888 E Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5855
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Sierra View Christian Academy
(Christian)
2383 E Decatur Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 297-7391
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Woodward Park KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
993 East Champlain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 433-6630
Gr: NS-PK
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Fresno, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4221 N Hughes Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-1367
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students
1284 E Bullard Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-2923
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-0205
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 21 students
5123 E Pitt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 221-6643
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students

Overview

This Town (Fresno)
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,193 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
244 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1157
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,874
$18,026
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.74
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
280 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
11%
11%
# Hispanic Students
527 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
16%
# Black Students
141 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
899 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
36%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
5,515 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
557 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
23%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Fresno, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Fresno, CA include Fresno Adventist Academy, Fresno Christian Schools, and Carden School Of Fresno.
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 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
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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