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Richmond Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,127 students in Richmond, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Richmond, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Richmond, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,127
  • Average Tuition: $19,334
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 88%
  • View Richmond, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,127
  • Average Tuition: $19,334
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 88%
  • View Richmond, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Richmond Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Salesian College Preparatory High School
Salesian College Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Catholic
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
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Map of Salesian High School
Salesian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Catholic
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
(1)
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Arlington Christian School Photo
Arlington Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
6382 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4902
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Crestmont School
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
6226 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 237-4164
(2)
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Map of Nomura Preschool
Nomura Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
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St. David of Wales School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
871 Sonoma Street
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 232-2283
(4)
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Richmond, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of New Direction Chstian Academy
New Direction Chstian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 8 students
Christian
2800 Rheem Ave
Richmond, CA 78404
(510) 890-9740
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Map of St. Cornelius School
St. Cornelius School
Gr: K-8 | 161 students
Catholic
201 28th St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 232-3326
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Map of Williams & Brown Academy
Williams & Brown Academy
Gr: 3 | 2 students
2225 Gaynor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 236-9101
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Richmond, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,127
Students
$19,334
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
88%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Richmond)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
1,127 Students
659,577 Students
% Students of Color
88%
52%
0.78
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
210 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
20%
11%
# Hispanic Students
366 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
16%
# Black Students
189 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
129 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
12%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
157 Students
188,723 Students
% of Others Students
15%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
101 Teachers
55,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,334
$17,602
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$9,656
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Richmond, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Richmond, CA include Salesian College Preparatory High School and Salesian High School.
How many private schools are located in Richmond?
6 private schools are located in Richmond.
How diverse are private schools in Richmond?
Richmond private schools are approximately 88% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond?
67% of private schools in Richmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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