Saint Mary's High School Photo

Best San Joaquin County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private high schools serving 2,938 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Stockton Accelerated Institute, Ripon Christian Schools, and Childrens Home Of Stockton.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
80% of private high schools in San Joaquin County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked San Joaquin County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens Home Of Stockton
Special Education School
430 N Pilgrim St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Lodi Academy
Lodi Academy Photo - Annual Senior class trip to Hawaii
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1230 S Central Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 368-2781
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ripon Christian Schools
Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life
(Calvinist)
435 Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Gr: PK-12 | 1,035 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Mary's High School
Saint Mary's High School Photo
(Catholic)
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stockton Accelerated Institute
Stockton Accelerated Institute Photo - Work hard, play hard. #PElife
Montessori School
(2)
116 W Willow St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 649-9651
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 2
Apostolic Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
2222 Lever Blvd
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 466-2707
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Central Valley Christian Academy
(Baptist)
10948 S Airport Way
Manteca, CA 95336
(888) 982-8931
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
Jim Elliot Christian High School
Jim Elliot Christian High School Photo - Jim Elliot Christian High School Robotics Team
(Christian)
2695 W Vine St
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 368-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Training Academy
Life Training Academy Photo
(Christian)
11451 N West Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 339-7373
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Manteca Christian School
(Assembly of God)
486 Button Ave
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-2343
Gr: K-9 | 117 students
Point Quest Central Valley
Special Education School
12755 N Hwy 88
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 210-2300
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Stockton Baptist School
(Baptist)
5480 N Highway 99
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 931-6101
Gr: PK-10 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Stockton Christian Academy
Stockton Christian Academy Photo
(Pentecostal)
9021 West Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 957-3043
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stockton Educational Center
Special Education School
7525 Oakmont Dr
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 464-1927
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Joaquin County, California

San Joaquin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
17900 Comconex Rd
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-5700
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
18950 North Hwy 99
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-7271
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Tuition listed
2367 Waudman Avenue
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 952-8854
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 18 students
North Valley School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
12755 North Highway 88
Victor, CA 95253
(209) 340-5800
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
5 W Swain Road
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1455
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
Rainbow School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool
1801 Bristol Avenue
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-7301
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1701 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 941-0301
Gr: K-8 | 190 students
1610 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 943-0353
Gr: NS-12 | 48 students
4368 N Sutter St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 941-2877
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
10623 E. Highway 120
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-0900
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Stockton SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 5066
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 944-9818
Gr: K-7 | 29 students
Trinity Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
444 N American Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 464-0895
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
2111 Quail Lakes Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-7650
Gr: PK-12 | 1,104 student

Overview

This County (San Joaquin County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,938 Students
274,993 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
240 Teachers
26,842 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
61%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,541
$23,319
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$11.3 million
$30.38 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.73
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
209 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
7%
13%
# Hispanic Students
496 Students
43,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
16%
# Black Students
189 Students
15,944 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
1,537 Students
115,902 Students
% White Students
50%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
48 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
578 Students
49,014 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in San Joaquin County, CA include Stockton Accelerated Institute, Ripon Christian Schools, and Childrens Home Of Stockton.
How many private high schools are located in San Joaquin County?
14 private high schools are located in San Joaquin County.
How diverse are private high schools in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Joaquin County?
80% of private high schools in San Joaquin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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