Best Sacramento County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 132 private schools serving 21,002 students in Sacramento County, CA (there are 395 public schools, serving 261,792 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $12,016, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
44% of private schools in Sacramento County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 132
  • # Students Served: 21,002
  • Average Tuition: $12,016
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Sacramento County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 132
  • # Students Served: 21,002
  • Average Tuition: $12,016
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Sacramento County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Sacramento County Private Schools (2026-27)

Merryhill Elementary & Middle School in Midtown Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 355 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
2600 V St
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 347-4934
(1)
Sacramento Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Capital Innovations Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 18
1828 Tribute Rd., Suite H
Sacramento, CA 95815
(530) 400-7619
(4)
Merryhill Elementary School Calvine Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 240 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 14
9036 Calvine Rd
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 665-0072
Merryhill Preschool Calvine Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9036 Calvine Rd
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 579-7832
Merryhill Sacramento Midtown Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2905 11th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95817
(279) 400-7208
Merryhill School - Elk Grove - Laguna dr Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
9561 Harbour Point Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 252-1059
Merryhill School - Natomas - Danbrook Dr. Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1901 Danbrook Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 241-8468
Merryhill School - Natomas - Karitsa Ave. Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2855 Karitsa Ave
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 535-8006
Merryhill School - Pocket Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7335 Park City Drive
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 587-5266
Merryhill School Laguna Park-Elk Grove Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6613 Laguna Park Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 890-0980
READ Academy of Sacramento Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
2565 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 258-2080
Map of Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory
Gr: PK-12 | 485 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
6990 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Map of Bradshaw Christian High School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,367 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
(2)
Brookfield School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
(4)
Capital Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
(2)
Christian Brothers High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Map of Cordova Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
10527 Coloma Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 893-3711
Cornerstone Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
5073 Andrea Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 334-6236
(5)
Courtyard Private School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
205 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-5395
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Sacramento County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Atkinson Youth Services School
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
3600 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 489-5316
Map of Carousel School
Gr: NS-2 | 69 students
2052 W La Loma Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-4616
Map of Country Oaks School
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
2661 Northrop Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 484-1441
(1)
Creative Frontiers Elementary Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
6446 Sylvan Road
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 723-2500
Folsom Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
502 Riley Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-0345
Map of Freedom Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
Christian
7736 Sunset Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(888) 317-1228
(1)
Map of Galt Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Christian
801 Church St
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-3316
Map of Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gr: K-9 | 164 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
Po Box 246094
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 428-1127
Map of John Paul II School
Gr: K-9 | 205 students
Catholic
5700 13th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 457-5621
Map of KinderCare Learning Center at Capitol City
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
744 P Street Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-0029
Map of Loretto High School
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2360 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-7793
Map of Martins' Achievement School
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Special Education School
Po Box 560
Citrus Heights, CA 95611
(916) 338-1001
Map of Milhous School Inc. - Gerber
Gr: 10-11 | 7 students
All-girls | Special Education School
9200 Sweet Acaia Way
Sacramento, CA 95829
(530) 265-9057
Map of Milhouse School Inc. Brodshaw
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
All-boys | Special Education School
6171 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 368-2223
Map of Mvp Diamond Academy
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
2891 32nd Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-1995
My Preschool Sacramento Photo
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool
2820 Eastern Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 520-9641
Map of New Hope Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
200 New Hope Rd
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-9122
Sacramento Makers Academy Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1715 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 903-8013
(2)
Map of St. Anne School
Gr: 5-8 | 37 students
7720 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 422-3142
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Catholic
1718 El Monte Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 925-1465
Map of Slavic Gospel School
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students
Baptist
4659 Dry Creek Rd
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 952-9680
Whispering Oak Montessori Academy Photo
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
8085 Oak Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 722-8118

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
140 Schools
# Students
21,002 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,634 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1215
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,016
$18,350
Average Summer Program Cost
$671
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,165
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$34.5 million
$31.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.74
# American Indian Students
96 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,545 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
3,326 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
926 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
7,085 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
325 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6,051 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
31%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Sacramento County, CA include Our Lady Of The Assumption School, Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory, and Jesuit High School.
How many private schools are located in Sacramento County?
132 private schools are located in Sacramento County.
How much do private schools cost in Sacramento County?
The average tuition cost is $12,016, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Sacramento County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Sacramento County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sacramento County?
44% of private schools in Sacramento County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?

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