For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 561 students in 93901, CA (there are 9 public schools, serving 8,048 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 93901, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked 93901 California Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Palma School![Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California. Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.]()

All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School![Notre Dame High School Photo Notre Dame High School Photo]()

All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
93901, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Gr: 3-11 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 93901, CA?
How many private schools are located in 93901?
4 private schools are located in 93901.
What percentage of students in 93901 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 93901 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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