Fresno County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 5,869 students in Fresno County, CA (there are 361 public schools, serving 205,705 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 83%.
68% of private schools in Fresno County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fresno County 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
Immanuel Schools Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,048 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
Christian
1128 S Reed Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 638-2529
(5)
Map of Kerman Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
15495 W Whitesbridge Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 846-7200
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
836 Dewitt Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 299-7504
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 St. La Salle Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Catholic
404 E Manning Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 638-2621
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 Brighten Academy Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
Daycare / Preschool
1825 Austin Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 900-4352
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 Clovis Christian Schools, Llc
Gr: PK-11 | 181 students
Baptist
3105 Locan Ave
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 291-6302
Clovis KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1785 Villa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-1888
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
Faith Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
450 W Elm St
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-9209
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
Map of Imaginarium Learning Center The
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1570 Marion St
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 909-0753
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 Riverdale Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Assembly of God)
2813 West Mount Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3503
(6)
Map of St. Helens School
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Catholic
4888 E Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5855
Map of Sequoia Christian School
Gr: 1-10 | 36 students
Christian
30506 George Smith Rd
Squaw Valley, CA 93675
(559) 960-3804
Map of Sierra View Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Christian
2383 E Decatur Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 297-7391
Valley Crescent School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Islamic
547 W Nees Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 298-0023
Woodward Park KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
993 East Champlain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 433-6630
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Fresno County Private Schools (Closed)

Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students
Christian
108 N Villa Ave
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 323-1955
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

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
34 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 10 in Fresno County, falling from 45 in 2016 to 35 in 2025.
# Students
5,869 Students
659,615 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private school size up 48 students in Fresno County, from 159 in 2016 to 207 in 2025, while California rose from 173 to 180.
% Average Students of Color
45%
52%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color down 4 points in Fresno County private schools, from 49% in 2024 to 45% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
449 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Ratio down 2 students in Fresno County private schools, from 16:1 in 2019 to 14:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1105
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,206
$17,625
Tuition up 14% in Fresno County, from $5,796 in 2015 to $6,626 in 2025, but still lower than California and U.S. averages.
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,632
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.74

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
44 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
American Indian share now 2% in Fresno County private schools, up from 1% in 2023 and equal to California and the United States in 2025.
# Asian Students
329 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
843 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
235 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,544 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
37%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
1,076 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share down 5 points in Fresno County private schools, from 31% in 2018 to 26% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fresno County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Fresno County, CA include Fresno Christian Schools, Fresno Adventist Academy, and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
How many private schools are located in Fresno County?
33 private schools are located in Fresno County.
How diverse are private schools in Fresno County?
Fresno County private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Fresno County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Fresno County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fresno County?
68% of private schools in Fresno County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fresno County are often viewed compared to one another?

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