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Best 95340 California Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 613 students in 95340, CA (there are 17 public schools, serving 8,783 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 95340, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 95340, CA is Our Lady Of Mercy School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private schools in 95340, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked 95340 California Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
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
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
St. Paul School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 95340 California

95340, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 95340, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 95340, CA is Our Lady Of Mercy School.
How many private schools are located in 95340?
4 private schools are located in 95340.
What percentage of students in 95340 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 95340 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 95340?
75% of private schools in 95340 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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