St. David of Wales School Photo - Stop by the office and pick up an application.

Best Richmond Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 219 students in Richmond, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private elementary schools in Richmond, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Elementary Schools in Richmond, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
(1)
6226 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 237-4164
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 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
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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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
219 Students
504,418 Students
% Average Students of Color
78%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
44,277 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,367
$17,474
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,311
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
17%
# Black Students
35 Students
23,623 Students
% Black Students
14%
5%
# White Students
68 Students
193,701 Students
% White Students
27%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
14 Students
122,967 Students
% of Others Students
6%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Richmond, CA?
3 private elementary schools are located in Richmond, CA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond?
67% of private elementary schools in Richmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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