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Merced Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 365 students in Merced, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Merced, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Merced Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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Harest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Christian
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
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Merced, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Acts Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Pentecostal
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
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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

2
Private Schools
365
Students
$9,350
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merced)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
365 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
49%
50%
0.67
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
6%
13%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
16%
# Black Students
10 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
169 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
46%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
31 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
8%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
26,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
62%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,350
$23,667
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Merced, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Merced, CA is Stone Ridge Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Merced?
2 private high schools are located in Merced.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Merced?
100% of private high schools in Merced are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Merced are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Merced include: Harest Christian School vs. Stone Ridge Christian School

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