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Madera County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 467 students in Madera County, CA (there are 80 public schools, serving 32,273 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Madera County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madera County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Chowchilla Sda School
Chowchilla Sda School
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
22310 Road 13
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(209) 247-8992
(2)
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Map of St. Joachim School
St. Joachim School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
310 N I St
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-7628
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Map of Crossroads Christian School
Crossroads Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Sports: 6
Christian
17755 Road 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-1624
(12)
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Map of Foothill Christian Academy
Foothill Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students
Christian
17287 Anaconda Rd
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 708-8370
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Madera County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Joshua School
Joshua School
Gr: K-10 | 7 students
Alternative School (Christian)
32072 Maranatha Dr
North Fork, CA 93643
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Map of Master's Grace Academy
Master's Grace Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 5 students
Christian
33952 Elderberry Ln
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 877-4317
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Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
467 Students
659,615 Students
% Average Students of Color
82%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,500
$17,625

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.74
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
88 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
19%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
48 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
10%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madera County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Madera County, CA include Chowchilla Sda School and St. Joachim School.
How many private schools are located in Madera County?
4 private schools are located in Madera County.
What percentage of students in Madera County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Madera County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madera County?
100% of private schools in Madera County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Madera County are often viewed compared to one another?

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