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Brookfield School Photo - Brookfield has been educating students in the Sacramento area for over 50 years. Our graduating students are regularly accepted to their first choice of high school.
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Best Sacramento Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 69 private schools serving 12,632 students in Sacramento, CA (there are 207 public schools, serving 135,601 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Sacramento, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Sacramento, CA include Sacramento Country Day School, Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory, and Christian Brothers High School.
The average tuition cost is $11,319, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,996.
41% of private schools in Sacramento, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Sacramento Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Brookfield has been educating students in the Sacramento area for over 50 years. Our graduating students are regularly accepted to their first choice of high school.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merryhill Elementary & Middle School in Midtown
Merryhill Elementary & Middle School in Midtown Photo
2600 V Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 347-4934
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Sacramento Country Day School
Sacramento Country Day School Photo - With low student-teacher ratios, Sacramento Country Day School offers a highly-personalized educational experience that challenges students to innovate, and explore in a flexible academic program.
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Gr: PK-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capital Innovations Academy
Capital Innovations Academy Photo - The gang's all here!
(2)
1828 Tribute Rd., Suite H
Sacramento, CA 95815
(530) 400-7619
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merryhill Elementary School Calvine
Merryhill Elementary School Calvine Photo
9036 Calvine Rd
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 665-0072
Gr: NS-8 | 240 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Merryhill Sacramento Midtown Preschool
Merryhill Sacramento Midtown Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2905 11th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95817
(279) 221-4355
Gr: NS-PK
READ Academy of Sacramento
READ Academy of Sacramento Photo
Special Education School
2565 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 258-2080
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory
(Islamic)
6990 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Gr: PK-12 | 485 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bradshaw Christian High School
(Christian)
(2)
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Gr: PK-12 | 1,367 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capital Christian School
Capital Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
(2)
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Christian Brothers High School
Christian Brothers High School Photo
(Catholic)
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School Photo - Elementary students wearing Chapel Dress.
(Christian)
(5)
5073 Andrea Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 334-6236
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Courtyard Private School
Courtyard Private School Photo
(7)
205 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-5395
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
8475 Jackson Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Parish School
Holy Spirit Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
3920 W Land Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 448-5663
Gr: K-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Korean School Of Sacramento
Special Program Emphasis
3641 S Port Dr Ste 2
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-0533
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Tuition listed
Presentation Of The Blessed Mary School
(Catholic)
(2)
3100 Norris Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 532-0908
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Continuation School
(Catholic)
856 39th St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 456-1576
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 28 students
St. Francis Catholic High School
St. Francis Catholic High School Photo - For sixty-five years, St. Francis High School has been more than an outstanding educational institution for young women. St. Francis continues to be a living, growing community of faith, excellence, leadership and service. As a Catholic school, St. Francis High School embraces the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. While serving the Catholic families of the diocese of Sacramento, St. Francis also welcomes individuals of other faiths, recognizing the unique gifts they bring to the greater community.
All-girls (Catholic)
5900 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-3461
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Of Assisi Elementary School
(Catholic)
2500 K St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-5494
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Tuition listed
St. Ignatius Parish School
(Catholic)
3245 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 488-3907
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1351 58th St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Philomene Dual Language Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2320 El Camino Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 489-1506
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Shalom School
Shalom School Photo
(Jewish)
2320 Sierra Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 485-4151
Gr: NS-6 | 99 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
5225 Hillsdale Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 331-7377
Gr: NS-12 | 246 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abc School
Special Education School
(1)
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Aldar Academy
Aldar Academy Photo - Each year Aldar Academy gifts each of its students with a backpack full of supplies. These backpacks are given free of charge so that each child has the the tools that are necessary to complete their school and homework assignments.
Special Education School
(1)
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Applied Scholastics Academy Sacramento
1504 32nd Ave
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 284-6278
Gr: K-5 | 5 students
Bergamo Montessori School
Montessori School
8200 Pocket Rd
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 399-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Calvary Christian School
(Pentecostal)
4911 47th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Camellia Waldorf School
Camellia Waldorf School Photo - Camellia Waldorf School was founded in 1989 and is an independent school serving families with children from toddler age through 8th grade.Our campus resides on three acres in Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood. The unique beauty of our school truly shines once you pass through our gates. With our dedicated teachers and staff... http://camelliawaldorf.org/
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
7450 Pocket Road
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-5022
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dar-ul-madinah
(Islamic)
4110 N Fwy Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 779-2109
Gr: 1-2 | 28 students
Jie Ping Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1921 Arena Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 416-4828
Gr: K-1 | 30 students
Land Park Campus
Special Education School
2751 Wilmington Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 427-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
liberty Towers Christian Preschool
(Christian)
5132 Elkhorn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 332-4070
Gr: NS | 23 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atkinson Youth Services School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3600 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 489-5316
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Country Oaks School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
2661 Northrop Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 484-1441
Gr: K | 20 students
Gloria Dei Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Po Box 246094
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 428-1127
Gr: K-9 | 164 students
John Paul II School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
5700 13th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 457-5621
Gr: K-9 | 205 students
KinderCare Learning Center at Capitol City (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
744 P Street Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-0029
Gr: NS-PK
Loretto High School (Closed 2009)
All-girls (Catholic)
2360 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-7793
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Milhouse School Inc. Brodshaw (Closed 2017)
All-boys | Special Education School
6171 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 368-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Mvp Diamond Academy (Closed 2019)
Special Program Emphasis
2891 32nd Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-1995
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students
Sacramento Makers Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1715 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 903-8013
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne School (Closed 2006)
7720 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 422-3142
Gr: 5-8 | 37 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
1718 El Monte Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 925-1465
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Slavic Gospel School (Closed 2020)
(Baptist)
4659 Dry Creek Rd
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 952-9680
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sacramento, CA?
How many private schools are located in Sacramento?
69 private schools are located in Sacramento.
How much do private schools cost in Sacramento?
The average tuition cost is $11,319, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,996.
How diverse are private schools in Sacramento?
Sacramento private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Sacramento go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Sacramento are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sacramento?
41% of private schools in Sacramento are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?

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