St. Peter Martyr Photo - School Logo

Best Pittsburg Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 265 students in Pittsburg, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Pittsburg, CA is St. Peter Martyr.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Pittsburg, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Pittsburg Private Elementary 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
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
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
265 Students
505,059 Students
% Average Students of Color
80%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
44,288 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,300
$17,584
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,750
$8,373
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
17%
# Black Students
9 Students
23,453 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
33 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
21 Students
122,342 Students
% of Others Students
11%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Pittsburg, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Pittsburg, CA is St. Peter Martyr.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pittsburg?
3 private elementary schools are located in Pittsburg.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsburg?
100% of private elementary schools in Pittsburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Catholic).

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