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Scotts Valley Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,154 students in Scotts Valley, CA, 57% of all K-12 students in Scotts Valley, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
25% of private schools in Scotts Valley, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Scotts Valley Private Schools (2026-27)

Baymonte Christian School Photo
Baymonte Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
(1)
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Map of Silicon Valley High School
Silicon Valley High School
Gr: 8-12 | 1,650 students
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
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Montessori Community School Photo
Montessori Community School
Gr: NS | 21 students
Montessori School
123 S Navarra Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9313
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Map of Pacific Sands Academy
Pacific Sands Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
216 Mt Hermon Rd Ste E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
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Scotts Valley, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,154
Students
+347.8% (+1,673 students) 10-yr
$9,960
Avg. Tuition
+47.6% (+$3,210) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+17.6% (+3 students) 10-yr
57%
Students of Color
+171.4% (+36.0 pp) 10-yr
55:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+205.6% (+37.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Scotts Valley)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
2,154 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025539180179
2024539175172
2023711181174
2022211189185
2021211185180
2020211179171
2019149179175
2018157173172
2017175179180
2016166173178
2015241162167
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% Students of Color
57%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202557%51%34%
202457%51%34%
202357%50%33%
202218%48%33%
202118%48%32%
202018%48%32%
201918%48%31%
201818%47%31%
201722%50%32%
201622%49%32%
201521%49%32%
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0.75
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.750.740.65
20240.750.740.65
20230.750.740.65
20220.470.730.64
20210.470.730.64
20200.470.730.64
20190.450.730.63
20180.490.730.63
20170.460.720.61
20160.400.720.61
20150.460.720.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
268 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%11%5%
202412%11%5%
202313%11%5%
20225%10%4%
20215%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20195%10%4%
20184%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20164%10%4%
20155%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
542 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%16%9%
202425%16%9%
202325%16%9%
20229%16%8%
20219%16%9%
20209%16%9%
20198%16%8%
20188%17%8%
20178%17%8%
20169%17%8%
20159%17%8%
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# Black Students
358 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
17%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%5%7%
202417%5%7%
202317%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
809 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
38%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202538%37%52%
202438%37%52%
202337%38%52%
202271%40%54%
202171%40%54%
202071%40%54%
201972%41%56%
201869%41%56%
201772%43%58%
201677%43%58%
201572%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
174 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
8%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%29%26%
20248%29%26%
20238%28%25%
202214%28%25%
202114%27%25%
202014%27%24%
201913%26%24%
201817%26%23%
201715%24%22%
20168%24%22%
201513%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
55:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202555:112:111:1
202455:112:111:1
202356:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023201715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2016121715
2015171715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,960
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearScotts Valley, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$9,960$18,076$15,012
2024$9,960$17,195$13,254
2023$9,960$16,660$12,626
2022$9,300$15,979$12,187
2021$9,300$15,298$11,800
2020$9,300$14,748$11,512
2019$18,650$14,369$11,293
2018$17,375$13,813$11,017
2017$16,875$13,422$10,708
2016$15,875$12,852$10,356
2015$6,750$11,932$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Scotts Valley, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Scotts Valley, CA include Silicon Valley High School and Baymonte Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Scotts Valley?
4 private schools are located in Scotts Valley.
What percentage of students in Scotts Valley go to private school?
57% of all K-12 students in Scotts Valley are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scotts Valley?
25% of private schools in Scotts Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Scotts Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Scotts Valley include: Montessori Community School vs. Baymonte Christian School

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