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Mendocino County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 681 students in Mendocino County, CA (there are 65 public schools, serving 12,675 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Mendocino County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and African Methodist Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mendocino County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of New Morning Montessori School
New Morning Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Montessori School
1045 North State street
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
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Map of St. Mary At The Angels Catholic School
St. Mary At The Angels Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
991 S Dora St
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-3888
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Map of Deep Valley Christian
Deep Valley Christian
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students
Christian
8555 Uva Drive
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8778
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Map of Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools
Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools
Gr: K-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys (African Methodist Episcopal)
2001 Talmage Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3896
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Map of Ukiah Junior Academy
Ukiah Junior Academy
Gr: K-10 | 94 students
Christian
180 Stipp Ln
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6350
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The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County Photo
The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Waldorf School
6280 Third Street
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
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Mendocino County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Adventist Christian School
Adventist Christian School
Gr: 2-8 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
22751 Bray Road
Willits, CA 95490
(707) 459-4333
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Map of Ft. Bragg Seventh-day Advent
Ft. Bragg Seventh-day Advent
Gr: 2-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
22850 N Highway 1
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-5525
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Map of Unicorn School
Unicorn School
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
All-boys | Special Education School
18025 Blattner Rd
Philo, CA 95466
(707) 895-2087
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Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
681 Students
659,578 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
60%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,965
$17,598
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
82 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
20 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
308 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
44%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
184 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mendocino County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Mendocino County, CA include St. Mary At The Angels Catholic School and New Morning Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Mendocino County?
6 private schools are located in Mendocino County.
How diverse are private schools in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Mendocino County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Mendocino County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mendocino County?
67% of private schools in Mendocino County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and African Methodist Episcopal).
Which private schools in Mendocino County are often viewed compared to one another?

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