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Stone Ridge Christian School
St. Paul School
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary

Merced Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,171 students in Merced, CA, 5% of all K-12 students in Merced, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private schools in Merced, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,171
  • Average Tuition: $8,377
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Merced, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,171
  • Average Tuition: $8,377
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Merced, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Merced Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of Mercy School
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Catholic
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
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Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
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Stone Ridge Christian School Photo
Stone Ridge Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
(1)
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Map of Harest Christian School
Harest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Christian
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
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Map of Merced Montessori School
Merced Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
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St. Paul School Photo
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
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Merced, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Acts Christian School
Acts Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Pentecostal
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
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Map of St. Luke's Episcopal School
St. Luke's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Episcopal
350 W Yosemite Avenue
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-3907
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Merced, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,171
Students
$8,377
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merced)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,171 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
47%
52%
0.72
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
92 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
259 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
16%
# Black Students
16 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
413 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
35%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
382 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
33%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,377
$17,625
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merced, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Merced, CA include Stone Ridge Christian Elementary, Stone Ridge Christian School, and Our Lady Of Mercy School.
How many private schools are located in Merced?
6 private schools are located in Merced.
How diverse are private schools in Merced?
Merced private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Merced go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Merced are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merced?
83% of private schools in Merced are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Merced are often viewed compared to one another?

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