Sacred Heart Parish School Photo - Computer Lab

Best Rancho Cucamonga Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,416 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (there are 37 public schools, serving 33,431 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA include Sacred Heart Parish School, Alta Loma Christian School, and United Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Rancho Cucamonga Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alta Loma Christian School
Alta Loma Christian School Photo - Not a school you attend. A family you belong to.
(Brethren)
9974 19th Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 989-2804
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Parish School
Sacred Heart Parish School Photo - Computer Lab
(Catholic)
12676 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-1400
Gr: K-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
United Christian Academy
United Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
10900 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 758-8747
Gr: K-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
9229 Utica Ave ste 130
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 260-1011
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Children's Montessori School
Montessori School
8736 Baker Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 982-2416
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Highland Avenue Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
9944 Highland Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 989-3009
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
Legacy Christian
Alternative School
8780 19th St # 214 Alta Loma
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 429-9484
Gr: NS-12 | 82 students
7135 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 941-9200
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Operation New Hope High School
Vocational/Technical School
8520 Archibald Ave. Bldg. #20
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 294-6001
Gr: 11-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Rancho Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
10700 Town Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5532
Gr: 1-11 | 46 students Tuition listed
Rancho Cucamonga KinderCare
Rancho Cucamonga KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
10191 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-6136
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Rancho Heritage School
Rancho Heritage School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
9488 19th Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 483-8250
Gr: PK-K | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
6860 N Victoria Windrows Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 200-2727
Gr: K-5 | 49 students
St. Peter & St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
9135 Banyan St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 987-7908
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Terra Vista KinderCare
Terra Vista KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
11249 Base Line Rd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 581-0944
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rancho Cucamonga, California

Rancho Cucamonga, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6280 N. Victoria Windrows Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1775
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
8968 Archibald Avenue, Bldg C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 730-2847
Gr: PK-3 | 121 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pebbles Christian School (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7690 Archibald Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-6264
Gr: PK-K | 32 students

Overview

This Town (Rancho Cucamonga)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,416 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
187 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,600
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
129 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
16%
# Black Students
85 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
697 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
33%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
703 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
34%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA include Sacred Heart Parish School, Alta Loma Christian School, and United Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga?
15 private schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga.
How diverse are private schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Rancho Cucamonga go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Rancho Cucamonga are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rancho Cucamonga?
60% of private schools in Rancho Cucamonga are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Rancho Cucamonga are often viewed compared to one another?

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