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Grass Valley Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 221 students in Grass Valley, CA, 3% of all K-12 students in Grass Valley, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Grass Valley, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Grass Valley Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Mount St. Marys Academy
Mount St. Marys Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
400 S Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
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Map of Charis Youth Center
Charis Youth Center
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
714 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-9800
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Map of Christian Encounter High School
Christian Encounter High School
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Christian
17183 Retrac Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-0877
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Grass Valley, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
221
Students
$4,050
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grass Valley)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
221 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
11%
52%
0.55
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
130 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
59%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
73 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
33%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,050
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grass Valley, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Grass Valley, CA is Mount St. Marys Academy.
How many private schools are located in Grass Valley?
3 private schools are located in Grass Valley.
What percentage of students in Grass Valley go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Grass Valley are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grass Valley?
67% of private schools in Grass Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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