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Patterson Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 224 students in Patterson, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in Patterson, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Patterson, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Patterson Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Berean Christian School
Berean Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5361
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Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
505 M St
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-3544
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Patterson, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Abundant Joy Christian School
Abundant Joy Christian School
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1420 Oasis Ln
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
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Patterson, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
224
Students
-23.5% (-69 students) 10-yr
$4,300
Avg. Tuition
+32.3% (+$1,050) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-51.9% (-14 students) 10-yr
59%
Students of Color
+73.5% (+25.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.8% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Patterson)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
224 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025112180179
202477175172
202374181174
202274189185
202175185180
202076179171
2019102179175
201869173172
201798179180
201698173178
201598162167
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% Students of Color
59%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202559%51%34%
202459%51%34%
202347%50%33%
202247%48%33%
202147%48%32%
202048%48%32%
201935%48%31%
201835%47%31%
201734%50%32%
201634%49%32%
201534%49%32%
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0.69
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.690.740.65
20240.710.740.65
20230.700.740.65
20220.700.730.64
20210.700.730.64
20200.700.730.64
20190.500.730.63
20180.510.730.63
20170.590.720.61
20160.590.720.61
20150.590.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%11%5%
20245%11%5%
20232%11%5%
20222%10%4%
20212%10%4%
20203%10%4%
20192%10%4%
20182%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
88 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202540%16%9%
202439%16%9%
202330%16%9%
202230%16%8%
202130%16%9%
202030%16%9%
201928%16%8%
201829%17%8%
201725%17%8%
201625%17%8%
201525%17%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20234%5%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%8%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
73 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
33%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202533%37%52%
202433%37%52%
202342%38%52%
202242%40%54%
202142%40%54%
202042%40%54%
201966%41%56%
201864%41%56%
201758%43%58%
201658%43%58%
201558%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
20%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%29%26%
202419%29%26%
202320%28%25%
202220%28%25%
202120%27%25%
202019%27%24%
20181%26%23%
201712%24%22%
201612%24%22%
201512%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201721:113:112:1
201621:113:112:1
201521:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202552%59%55%
202452%58%54%
202352%58%54%
202252%59%54%
202152%59%54%
20181%58%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131715
2024131715
2023131715
2022131715
2021141715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017271715
2016271715
2015271715
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Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1264

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025114012611233
2024114012481230
2023114012461228
2022114012501229
2021114012491229
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$4,050$18,076$15,012
2024$4,050$17,195$13,254
2023$4,050$16,660$12,626
2022$4,050$15,979$12,187
2021$4,050$15,298$11,800
2020$3,775$14,748$11,512
2019$4,550$14,369$11,293
2018$3,775$13,813$11,017
2017$3,250$13,422$10,708
2016$3,250$12,852$10,356
2015$3,250$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$400$1,044$1,152
2024$400$999$1,128
2023$400$1,039$1,156
2022$400$934$1,102
2021$400$815$1,125
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Average % on Financial Aid
18%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518%29%34%
202418%29%34%
202318%29%34%
202218%28%33%
202118%28%33%
202018%28%32%
201918%27%31%
201818%27%30%
201717%27%30%
201617%26%29%
201517%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$1,000$8,932$7,073
2024$1,000$8,712$6,930
2023$1,000$8,186$6,469
2022$1,000$8,205$6,289
2021$1,000$7,081$6,055
2020$1,500$6,794$5,921
2019$1,500$6,413$5,795
2018$1,500$5,977$5,456
2017$1,000$5,752$5,319
2016$1,000$5,279$5,105
2015$1,000$5,100$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearPatterson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025100%80%81%
2024100%84%85%
2023100%84%85%
2022100%84%85%
2021100%84%85%
2020100%84%85%
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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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