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Top 5 Best Fresno Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,236 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 San Joaquin Memorial High School, Carden School Of Fresno, and Fresno Adventist Academy.
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).

Top Ranked Fresno Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Carden School Of Fresno
(6)
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Fresno Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
5397 E Olive Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5548
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Fresno Christian Schools
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(Christian)
7280 N Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 299-1695
Grades: K-12
| 762 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
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(Catholic)
5680 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 435-0700
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
San Joaquin Memorial High School
(Catholic)
1406 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 268-9251
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Truth Tabernacle Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(2)
4411 N 1st Street
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 225-1027
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Apples Of Gold Educational Center
(Christian)
7272 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-1486
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
Campus Christian Academy
(Christian)
5223 E Grant Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 387-4120
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Fairmont Private School
Daycare / Preschool
435 W Fairmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 259-8585
Grades: PK-K
| 188 students
Faith Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
106 E Shields Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 226-7784
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
4734 W Clinton Ave # 1
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 475-8592
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Fresno Montessori School
Montessori School
1572 E Barstow Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-3669
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Herndon Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1190 West Herndon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Kinder Care Learning Center
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Daycare / Preschool
1190 W Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Koinonia Christian School
(Christian)
3330 W Dudley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3812
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
999 E Teague Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 431-7330
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
6826 N Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93729
(559) 297-7109
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
St. Helens School
(Catholic)
4888 E Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5855
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
Sierra View Christian Academy
(Christian)
2383 E Decatur Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 297-7391
Grades: K-11
| 25 students
Woodward Park KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
993 East Champlain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 433-6630
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fresno, California

Fresno, California Private Schools (Closed)

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

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, Carden School Of Fresno, 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 53% minority students, which is higher 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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