For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,192 students in Merced, CA (there are 40 public schools, serving 22,539 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Merced, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Merced, CA include Stone Ridge Christian School, Our Lady Of Mercy School and Stone Ridge Christian Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Merced Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary School![Stone Ridge Christian Elementary School Photo - We are a PK-5th grade campus of a PK-12th grade school. We are a Christian School whose goal is to be Christ-Centered and Student-Focused in all that we do.]( "Stone Ridge Christian Elementary School Photo - We are a PK-5th grade campus of a PK-12th grade school. We are a Christian School whose goal is to be Christ-Centered and Student-Focused in all that we do.")
(Christian)
2142 E Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-4727
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-4727
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Stone Ridge Christian School![Stone Ridge Christian School Photo]( "Stone Ridge Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
St. Paul School![St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.]( "St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Merced, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acts Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Pentecostal)
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
St. Luke's Episcopal School (Closed 2015)
(Episcopal)
350 W Yosemite Avenue
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-3907
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-3907
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
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 School, Our Lady Of Mercy School and Stone Ridge Christian Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Merced, CA?
6 private schools are located in Merced, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Merced, CA?
Merced, CA private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Merced, CA go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Merced, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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