Fresno Christian Schools Photo

Best Fresno County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private elementary schools serving 5,443 students in Fresno County, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fresno County, CA include Fresno Christian Schools, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, and Carden School Of Fresno.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
91% of private elementary schools in Fresno County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fresno County Private Elementary 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
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
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
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
Koinonia Christian School
(Christian)
3330 W Dudley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 276-3812
Gr: K-12 | 71 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
[+] 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
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,443 Students
504,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
390 Teachers
44,285 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1026
(Out of 1600)
1270
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,423
$17,461
Average Summer Program Cost
$390
$1,026
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,311
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
37 Students
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
283 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
629 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
17%
# Black Students
163 Students
23,623 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,275 Students
193,701 Students
% White Students
43%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
3,916 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
500 Students
123,004 Students
% of Others Students
17%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Fresno County, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fresno County, CA include Fresno Christian Schools, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, and Carden School Of Fresno.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fresno County?
22 private elementary schools are located in Fresno County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fresno County?
Fresno County private elementary schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fresno County?
91% of private elementary schools in Fresno County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Fresno County are often viewed compared to one another?

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