St. David of Wales School Photo - Pre School Students Paint the School

Best Richmond Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,090 students in Richmond, CA (there are 24 public schools, serving 10,886 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Richmond, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Richmond, CA include Salesian College Preparatory High School and Salesian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Richmond, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Richmond Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Tuition listed
Salesian High School
(Catholic)
(1)
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arlington Christian School
Arlington Christian School Photo - Chapel service at the Arlington Christian School is always the highlight of the week!
(Baptist)
6382 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4902
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Crestmont School
Crestmont School Photo - Our second/ third grade students perform with their instruments of choice during our Spring Sing event.
(2)
6226 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 237-4164
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Nomura Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. David of Wales School
St. David of Wales School Photo - Stop by the office and pick up an application.
(Catholic)
(4)
871 Sonoma Street
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 232-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Richmond, California

Richmond, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2800 Rheem Ave
Richmond, CA 78404
(510) 890-9740
Gr: K-8 | 8 students
201 28th St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 232-3326
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
2225 Gaynor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 236-9101
Gr: 3 | 2 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,090 Students
665,599 Students
% Average Students of Color
88%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,334
$18,164
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.77
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
210 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
20%
11%
# Hispanic Students
366 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
16%
# Black Students
189 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
129 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
13%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
5,500 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
121 Students
189,126 Students
% of Others Students
12%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 51%.
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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