Best Riverdale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 146 students in Riverdale, CA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,557 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Riverdale, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Riverdale, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

Private Schools in Riverdale, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverdale Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Assembly of God)
(6)
2813 West Mount Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3503
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3

Overview

This Town (Riverdale)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
146 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.74
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
91 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
62%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 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
21 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
14%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Riverdale, CA?
1 private schools are located in Riverdale, CA.
What percentage of students in Riverdale go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Riverdale are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverdale?
100% of private schools in Riverdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).

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