Pittsburg KinderCare Photo - Lobby

Best Pittsburg Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 493 students in Pittsburg, CA (there are 19 public schools, serving 13,342 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Pittsburg, CA include Spectrum Center - Delta and St. Peter Martyr.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Pittsburg, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Pittsburg Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Peter Martyr
St. Peter Martyr Photo - School Logo
(Catholic)
425 W 4th St
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-1014
Gr: NS-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spectrum Center - Delta
Special Education School
135 E Leland Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-6929
Gr: 11-12 | 70 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Light the Bay Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1210 Stoneman Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-3800
Gr: NS-6 | 77 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pittsburg KinderCare
Pittsburg KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
150 East Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 432-8800
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Railroad Junction
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
2224 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-2000
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Royal Oaks Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2130 Monostory Court
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 432-1301
Gr: 1-12 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Pittsburg)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
493 Students
665,424 Students
% Average Students of Color
69%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
55,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,200
$18,076
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,750
$8,932
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.77
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
104,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
16%
# Black Students
32 Students
30,471 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
71 Students
236,506 Students
% White Students
22%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 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
76 Students
190,069 Students
% of Others Students
23%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pittsburg, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Pittsburg, CA include Spectrum Center - Delta and St. Peter Martyr.
How many private schools are located in Pittsburg?
6 private schools are located in Pittsburg.
How diverse are private schools in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg private schools are approximately 69% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Pittsburg go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsburg?
50% of private schools in Pittsburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Pittsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Pittsburg include: Railroad Junction vs. Pittsburg KinderCare, Pittsburg KinderCare vs. Railroad Junction

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