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.

Best Sacramento County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 39 private high schools serving 9,584 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Sacramento County, CA include Sacramento Country Day School, Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory, and Christian Brothers High School.
The average tuition cost is $13,643, which is lower than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,280.
51% of private high schools in Sacramento County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Sacramento County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Gr: PK-12 | 597 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
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
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
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
Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 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
Sacramento Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
5601 Winding Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-2300
Gr: K-12 | 323 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Sacramento Waldorf School
Sacramento Waldorf School Photo - Sacramento Waldorf High School provides a comprehensive education, an academic and arts-infused curriculum within a community of passionate students, dedicated teachers, and involved parents.
(1)
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 361-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
5225 Hillsdale Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 331-7377
Gr: NS-12 | 286 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
Calvary Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
6608 16th St
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 991-5870
Gr: K-12 | 30 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
Chesterton Academy of Sacramento
(Catholic)
(2)
4325 Don Julio Blvd
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 514-9192
Gr: 9-12 Tuition listed
Harvest Academy
(Christian)
8127 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 727-2684
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students
Ihs Christian School
(Christian)
11111 Morgan River Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Land Park Campus
Special Education School
2751 Wilmington Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 427-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Sacramento
Special Education School
1610 Arden Way Ste 193
Sacramento, CA 95815
(805) 541-3836
Gr: 2-10 | 12 students
Milhous School Inc. - Gerber
All-girls | Special Education School
9200 Sweet Acaia Way
Sacramento, CA 95829
(530) 265-9057
Gr: 10-11 | 7 students
More Life Christian Academy
Alternative School
3684 Manera Rica Dr
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 571-4977
Gr: K-12 | 129 students
Northern California Preparatory
Special Education School
6046 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 383-6222
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Odyssey Learning Center
Special Education School
7150 Santa Juanita Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 988-0258
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students
Point Quest Education
Special Education School
6600 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-0571
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
River Valley School
(1)
451 Parkfair Dr Ste 5
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 483-8575
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacramento Christian School
(Christian)
4141 Fell St
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 505-2575
Gr: 1-9 | 21 students
St. Michael's Academy
(Catholic)
4524 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 486-4946
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students
Sierra Foothills Academy
Special Education School
6524 44th St Ste 204
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 259-2790
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Sierra School At Eastern
Special Education School
1150 Eastern Ave
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 488-5455
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students Tuition listed
Sierra School At Eastern Extension
Special Education School
2331 St Marks Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 930-6189
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students
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Sacramento County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 489-5316
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
2052 W La Loma Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-4616
Gr: NS-2 | 69 students
2661 Northrop Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 484-1441
Gr: K | 20 students
6446 Sylvan Road
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 723-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
502 Riley Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-0345
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
7736 Sunset Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(888) 317-1228
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
801 Church St
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-3316
Gr: K-8 | 31 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
5700 13th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 457-5621
Gr: K-9 | 205 students
744 P Street Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-0029
Gr: NS-PK
2360 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 482-7793
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Martins' Achievement School (Closed 2014)
All-boys | Special Education School
Po Box 560
Citrus Heights, CA 95611
(916) 338-1001
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
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
New Hope Preschool (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
200 New Hope Rd
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-9122
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
7720 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 422-3142
Gr: 5-8 | 37 students
1718 El Monte Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 925-1465
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
4659 Dry Creek Rd
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 952-9680
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students
8085 Oak Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 722-8118
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Sacramento County, CA include Sacramento Country Day School, Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory, and Christian Brothers High School.
How many private high schools are located in Sacramento County?
39 private high schools are located in Sacramento County.
How much do private high schools cost in Sacramento County?
The average tuition cost is $13,643, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,280.
How diverse are private high schools in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County private high schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Sacramento County?
51% of private high schools in Sacramento County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?

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