Modesto Christian School Photo

Best Modesto Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,469 students in Modesto, CA (there are 73 public schools, serving 48,451 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Modesto, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Modesto, CA include Modesto Christian School, St. Stanislaus Catholic School, and Central Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
80% of private schools in Modesto, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Modesto Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Valley Christian
(Christian)
(2)
4040 Tully Rd D
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12
Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School Photo - Central Catholic High School is a 4-Year, College Preparatory School located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley.
(Catholic)
200 S Carpenter Road
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Modesto Christian School
Modesto Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5755 Sisk Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Stanislaus Catholic School
(Catholic)
1416 Maze Blvd
Modesto, CA 95351
(200) 952-4903
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Brethren Heritage School
(Brethren)
3549 Dakota Ave
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 543-7860
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Grace Lutheran Preschool Photo - Field trips are an important part of the Grace experience. Our Kindergarteners went to a farm last year as part of their science studies.
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
617 W Orangeburg Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-1800
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kirk Baucher School
Special Education School
918 Sierra Drive
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 550-5858
Gr: 1-8 | 77 students
Montessori School Of Modesto
Montessori School
3501 San Clemente Avenue
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 567-1115
Gr: K | 25 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Mountain View Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1516 Carver Rd
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 524-1002
Gr: 2-10 | 5 students
New Harvest Christian
(Christian)
1360 Lone Palm Ave
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 527-0336
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Orangeburg Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
313 E Orangeburg Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 577-2576
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
501 W Granger Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 549-4170
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3461 Merle Ave
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 551-4963
Gr: K-9 | 26 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Sierra Vista Kirk Baucher School
Special Education School
1414 Scenic Dr
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 216-1010
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students
Small World Christian School
(Christian)
1024 6th St
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 523-4388
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Modesto, California

Modesto, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Gr: K-12 | 224 students
4772 Morrow Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students

Overview

This Town (Modesto)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,469 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
177 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,278
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
638 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
16%
# Black Students
137 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
916 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
621 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
25%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Modesto, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Modesto, CA include Modesto Christian School, St. Stanislaus Catholic School, and Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Modesto?
15 private schools are located in Modesto.
How diverse are private schools in Modesto?
Modesto private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Modesto go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Modesto are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Modesto?
80% of private schools in Modesto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Modesto are often viewed compared to one another?

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