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Best Gilroy Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 673 students in Gilroy, CA (there are 16 public schools, serving 10,239 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Gilroy, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Gilroy, CA include St. Mary School, Pacific Point Christian School, and Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private schools in Gilroy, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Gilroy Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pacific Point Christian School
(Christian)
1575a Mantelli Dr
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-7922
Gr: PK-12 | 402 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1
Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services
Special Education School
290 I O O F Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-2113
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
7900 Church St
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-2827
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Gilroy, CA include St. Mary School, Pacific Point Christian School, and Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services.
How many private schools are located in Gilroy?
3 private schools are located in Gilroy.
What percentage of students in Gilroy go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Gilroy are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gilroy?
67% of private schools in Gilroy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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