Valley Crescent School Photo

Best Fresno County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 private schools serving 6,631 students in Fresno County, CA (there are 361 public schools, serving 205,705 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Fresno County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fresno County, CA include Carden School Of Fresno, Fresno Adventist Academy, and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
The average tuition cost is $13,307, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,026.
69% of private schools in Fresno County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fresno County 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
Fresno Christian Schools Photo
(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
Immanuel Schools
Immanuel Schools Photo
(Christian)
(4)
1128 S Reed Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 638-2529
Gr: K-12 | 1,030 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Kerman Christian School
(Christian)
15495 W Whitesbridge Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 846-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo - Our school begins prayer each morning here. This prayer area was part of our celebration of 50 years as a school. The Sisters of the Immaculate Conception started this school with the purpose of educating the hearts and minds of children.
(Catholic)
836 Dewitt Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 299-7504
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Of Padua School
St. Anthony Of Padua School Photo
(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
St. La Salle Elementary School
(Catholic)
404 E Manning Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 638-2621
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
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
Western Christian Academy
Western Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Gr: PK-12 | 749 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apples Of Gold Educational Center
(Christian)
7272 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-1486
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
Brighten Academy Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1825 Austin Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 900-4352
Gr: PK-K | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Campus Christian Academy
(Christian)
5223 E Grant Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 387-4120
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Clovis Christian Schools, Llc
(Baptist)
3105 Locan Ave
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 291-6302
Gr: PK-11 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Clovis KinderCare
Clovis KinderCare Photo - Clovis KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1785 Villa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-1888
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - Faith Christian High School 2022International Student Program
(Christian)
450 W Elm St
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-9209
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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
Imaginarium Learning Center The
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1570 Marion St
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 909-0753
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
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
Riverdale Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Assembly of God)
(6)
2813 West Mount Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3503
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3
St. Helens School
(Catholic)
4888 E Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 251-5855
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Sequoia Christian School
(Christian)
30506 George Smith Rd
Squaw Valley, CA 93675
(559) 960-3804
Gr: 1-10 | 36 students
Sierra View Christian Academy
(Christian)
2383 E Decatur Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 297-7391
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Valley Crescent School
Valley Crescent School Photo
(Islamic)
547 W Nees Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 298-0023
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Woodward Park KinderCare
Woodward Park KinderCare Photo - Woodward Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
993 East Champlain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 433-6630
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fresno County, California

Fresno County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
108 N Villa Ave
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 323-1955
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students
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 County (Fresno County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
35 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,631 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
460 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1092
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,307
$18,026
Average Summer Program Cost
$390
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,932
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.74
# American Indian Students
44 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
329 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
843 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
235 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,544 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
60 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
1,076 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
26%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 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 Carden School Of Fresno, Fresno Adventist Academy, and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School.
How many private schools are located in Fresno County?
34 private schools are located in Fresno County.
How much do private schools cost in Fresno County?
The average tuition cost is $13,307, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,026.
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 51%.
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?
69% 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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