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Best Patterson Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 224 students in Patterson, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,798 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Patterson, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Patterson, CA is Berean Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Patterson, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Patterson Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Berean Christian School
(Christian)
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5361
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
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(Catholic)
505 M St
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-3544
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Patterson, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abundant Joy Christian School (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1420 Oasis Ln
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students

Overview

This Town (Patterson)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
224 Students
665,599 Students
% Average Students of Color
59%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1263

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$18,164
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
73 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
33%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
189,126 Students
% of Others Students
20%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Patterson, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Patterson, CA is Berean Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Patterson?
2 private schools are located in Patterson.
What percentage of students in Patterson go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Patterson are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Patterson?
100% of private schools in Patterson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Patterson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Patterson include: Berean Christian School vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School

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