Notre Dame High School Photo

Best Salinas Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 282 students in Salinas, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in Salinas, CA is Palma School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools in Salinas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Salinas Private High Schools (2026)

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.
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prunedale Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
8145 Prunedale North Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Salinas, California

Salinas, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Gr: 3-11 | 28 students

Overview

This Town (Salinas)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
282 Students
275,208 Students
% Average Students of Color
57%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
26,866 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,008
$23,316
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$1,500
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$12,687
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
8%
13%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
43,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
16%
# Black Students
20 Students
15,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
434 Students
115,884 Students
% White Students
50%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,957 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
7 Students
49,002 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Salinas, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Salinas, CA is Palma School.
How many private high schools are located in Salinas?
5 private high schools are located in Salinas.
How diverse are private high schools in Salinas?
Salinas private high schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Salinas?
100% of private high schools in Salinas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Salinas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Salinas include: Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy vs. Prunedale Christian Academy

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