St. Joseph School Photo

Best Redding Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,431 students in Redding, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Redding, CA include St. Joseph School and Bethel Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
80% of private elementary schools in Redding, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Top-Ranked Redding Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-6010
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
2460 Gold St
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Country Christian School
(Christian)
873 Canby Rd
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0675
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Sports: 6
Montessori Children's House Of Shady Oaks
Montessori School
1410 Victor Ave
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0355
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3961 Alta Mesa Dr
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-2451
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
N Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
2960 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
North Valley School, Redding
Special Education School
855 Canyon Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 232-1461
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Redding Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1356 E Cypress Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-1018
Gr: K-8 | 94 students
Shasta Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Redding, California

Redding, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Schools International (Closed 2022)
Alternative School (Christian)
1649 Galaxy Way
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 355-3190
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Redding)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,431 Students
504,341 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
91 Teachers
44,246 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,386
$17,472
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
23 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
57,675 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
81,158 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
17%
# Black Students
33 Students
23,629 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
847 Students
193,816 Students
% White Students
59%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,916 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
388 Students
123,052 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Redding, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Redding, CA include St. Joseph School and Bethel Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Redding?
10 private elementary schools are located in Redding.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Redding?
Redding private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Redding?
80% of private elementary schools in Redding are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private elementary schools in Redding are often viewed compared to one another?

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