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Grass Valley Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 215 students in Grass Valley, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Grass Valley Private Elementary 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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Grass Valley, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
215
Students
$4,050
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grass Valley)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,548 Schools
# Students
215 Students
501,702 Students
% Students of Color
11%
51%
0.55
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
80,959 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
17%
# Black Students
3 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
125 Students
193,036 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
73 Students
122,278 Students
% of Others Students
34%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
44,616 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,050
$17,990
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA is Mount St. Marys Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Grass Valley?
2 private elementary schools are located in Grass Valley.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Grass Valley?
50% of private elementary schools in Grass Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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