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Grass Valley Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 83%.
50% of private elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
215
Students
-39.4% (-140 students) 10-yr
$4,050
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+4 students) 10-yr
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
2,549 Schools
# Students
215 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025120204199
2024120199192
202378206193
202277213205
202177209201
202055202188
201955201193
201855194190
201762201199
201689193196
201589180183
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% Students of Color
11%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%50%33%
202411%49%32%
202312%49%32%
202212%47%32%
202111%47%31%
202014%46%31%
201918%48%31%
201818%46%30%
20179%49%31%
201611%49%31%
201511%49%31%
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0.55
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.570.740.64
20240.570.740.64
20230.340.740.63
20220.340.720.62
20210.340.730.62
20200.390.730.62
20190.350.720.61
20180.350.720.60
20170.340.710.59
20160.490.710.59
20150.490.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20222%1%1%
20212%1%1%
20201%1%1%
20172%2%1%
20161%2%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%12%5%
20241%12%5%
20231%12%5%
20221%10%5%
20211%10%5%
20202%10%5%
20193%11%4%
20183%11%4%
20172%10%4%
20161%10%4%
20151%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%17%9%
20243%17%9%
20235%17%9%
20226%17%8%
20216%17%9%
20205%17%9%
20195%17%8%
20185%17%8%
20173%17%8%
20163%17%8%
20153%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20232%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%8%
20203%5%8%
20196%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%8%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
125 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
58%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202552%40%55%
202452%40%55%
202381%40%55%
202281%43%57%
202181%43%57%
202078%43%58%
201980%44%59%
201880%45%59%
201781%46%61%
201667%46%61%
201567%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,903 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
73 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
34%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%24%22%
202441%24%22%
20238%24%22%
20228%23%22%
20218%23%20%
202010%23%19%
20194%21%20%
20184%20%20%
20178%20%19%
201624%20%18%
201524%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
44,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518:112:111:1
202418:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202010:112:111:1
201911:112:111:1
201811:112:111:1
201714:112:111:1
201617:112:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595%59%54%
202495%58%54%
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025161716
2024161715
2023121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2016121715
2015121715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,050
$17,124

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$4,050$17,472$14,043
2024$4,050$16,481$12,357
2023$4,050$15,797$11,693
2022$4,050$15,172$11,199
2021$4,050$14,410$10,824
2020$4,050$13,806$10,496
2019$4,050$13,359$10,300
2018$4,050$12,957$10,056
2017$4,050$12,372$9,712
2016$4,050$11,774$9,307
2015$4,050$10,743$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearGrass Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%81%81%
202490%84%85%
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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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