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Saint Helena Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 301 students in Saint Helena, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private elementary schools in Saint Helena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saint Helena Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Foothills Adventist Elementary School
Foothills Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
711 Sunnyside Rd
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-3546
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St. Helena Montessori School And Farm Photo
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
880 College Avenue
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
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Saint Helena, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
301
Students
+4.5% (+13 students) 10-yr
$4,050
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+5 students) 9-yr
6%
Students of Color
-85.0% (-34.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Helena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,549 Schools
# Students
301 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025151204199
2024151199192
2023156206193
2022143213205
2021143209201
2020143202188
2019121201193
2018121194190
2017118201199
201676193196
201596180183
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% Students of Color
6%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%50%33%
20246%49%32%
20236%49%32%
20227%47%32%
20217%47%31%
20207%46%31%
201960%48%31%
201860%46%30%
201752%49%31%
201658%49%31%
201540%49%31%
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0.47
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.470.740.64
20240.470.740.64
20230.480.740.63
20220.420.720.62
20210.420.730.62
20200.420.730.62
20190.680.720.61
20180.680.720.60
20170.600.710.59
20160.560.710.59
20150.610.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%12%5%
20241%12%5%
20231%12%5%
20221%10%5%
20211%10%5%
20201%10%5%
20195%11%4%
20185%11%4%
20174%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20154%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%17%9%
20243%17%9%
20234%17%9%
20224%17%8%
20214%17%9%
20204%17%9%
201945%17%8%
201845%17%8%
201728%17%8%
201625%17%8%
201527%17%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
23,389 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20231%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%8%
20201%5%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
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# White Students
201 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
67%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202567%40%55%
202467%40%55%
202367%40%55%
202273%43%57%
202173%43%57%
202073%43%58%
201932%44%59%
201832%45%59%
201756%46%61%
201661%46%61%
201554%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
87 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
29%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%24%22%
202429%24%22%
202327%24%22%
202221%23%22%
202121%23%20%
202021%23%19%
201916%21%20%
201816%20%20%
201712%20%19%
201611%20%18%
201515%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
44,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:112:111:1
20209:112:111:1
201910:112:111:1
201810:112:111:1
201710:112:111:1
20168:112:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202575%59%54%
202475%58%54%
202375%58%53%
202275%59%53%
202175%58%53%
202075%57%53%
201980%57%52%
201880%57%52%
201780%57%51%
201680%56%51%
201575%56%50%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201716
2024201715
2023201715
2019151715
2018151715
2017151715
2016151715
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511312
202411211
202311210
202211210
202111210
202011210
201911210
201811110
201711110
20161109
2015199
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,050
$17,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$4,050$17,472$14,043
2024$4,050$16,481$12,357
2023$4,050$15,797$11,693
2022$4,050$15,172$11,199
2021$4,050$14,410$10,824
2020$4,050$13,806$10,496
2019$5,150$13,359$10,300
2018$5,150$12,957$10,056
2017$5,150$12,372$9,712
2016$5,150$11,774$9,307
2015$4,050$10,743$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Helena, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%28%34%
202430%28%33%
202330%27%33%
202225%27%32%
202125%27%32%
202025%27%31%
201938%26%30%
201838%26%29%
201738%26%29%
201638%24%28%
201525%24%27%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Saint Helena, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Saint Helena, CA include Foothills Adventist Elementary School and St. Helena Montessori School And Farm.
How many private elementary schools are located in Saint Helena?
2 private elementary schools are located in Saint Helena.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Helena?
50% of private elementary schools in Saint Helena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Saint Helena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Saint Helena include: Foothills Adventist Elementary School vs. St. Helena Montessori School And Farm

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