St. Mary School Photo

Best Gilroy Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 673 students in Gilroy, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Gilroy, CA include Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services, St. Mary School, and Pacific Point Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private elementary schools in Gilroy, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Gilroy Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Gilroy)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
673 Students
505,028 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
44,280 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,300
$17,608
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$1,032
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
17%
# Black Students
24 Students
23,453 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
290 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
43%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,903 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
152 Students
122,442 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Gilroy, CA include Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services, St. Mary School, and Pacific Point Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gilroy?
3 private elementary schools are located in Gilroy.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gilroy?
67% of private elementary schools in Gilroy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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