For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 378 students in Pinole, CA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,444 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Pinole, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Pinole, CA is St. Joseph Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Pinole, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Pinole Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1961 Plum St
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 724-0242
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 724-0242
Gr: NS-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 33 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Casita Bilingue Montessori School
Montessori School
592 Tennent Ave
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 724-1724
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 724-1724
Gr: PK-4 | 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Pinole, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Pinole, CA is St. Joseph Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Pinole?
2 private schools are located in Pinole.
What percentage of students in Pinole go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Pinole are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pinole?
50% of private schools in Pinole are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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