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Ridgecrest Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 529 students in Ridgecrest, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Ridgecrest, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ridgecrest Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School
Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Christian
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
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Map of Heritage Montessori Elementary School
Heritage Montessori Elementary School
Gr: 1-5 | 27 students
Montessori School
1435 N Downs St
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1515
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Heritage Montessori School Photo
Heritage Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
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Immanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
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Map of St. Ann School
St. Ann School
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Catholic
446 W Church Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
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Ridgecrest, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ridgecrest Christian School
Ridgecrest Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 48 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
725 North Fairview
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-9121
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Ridgecrest, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
529
Students
$6,930
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ridgecrest)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
529 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
29%
52%
0.66
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
14 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
264 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
49%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
155 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1267
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,930
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ridgecrest, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Ridgecrest, CA is Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgecrest?
6 private schools are located in Ridgecrest.
How diverse are private schools in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Ridgecrest go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgecrest?
67% of private schools in Ridgecrest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Ridgecrest are often viewed compared to one another?

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