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Shafter Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 31 students in Shafter, CA, 1% of all K-12 students in Shafter, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Shafter, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Shafter Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kern Sda Elementary School
Kern Sda Elementary School
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
30105 Riverside St
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4467
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Free Will Christian Academy Photo
Free Will Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
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Shafter, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
31
Students
+47.6% (+10 students) 10-yr
$3,450
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
55%
Students of Color
-32.1% (-26.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+60.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shafter)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
31 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516180179
202416175172
202313181174
202211189185
202111185180
202011179171
201911179175
201815173172
201711179180
201611173178
201511162167
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% Students of Color
55%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202555%51%34%
202455%51%34%
202351%50%33%
202249%48%33%
202149%48%32%
202049%48%32%
201949%48%31%
201842%47%31%
201781%50%32%
201681%49%32%
201581%49%32%
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0.53
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.530.740.65
20240.530.740.65
20230.630.740.65
20220.530.730.64
20210.530.730.64
20200.530.730.64
20190.530.730.63
20180.580.730.63
20170.370.720.61
20160.370.720.61
20150.370.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202551%16%9%
202451%16%9%
202344%16%9%
202241%16%8%
202141%16%9%
202041%16%9%
201941%16%8%
201838%17%8%
201724%17%8%
201624%17%8%
201524%17%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
30,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
16 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
46%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%37%52%
202446%37%52%
202340%38%52%
202256%40%54%
202156%40%54%
202056%40%54%
201956%41%56%
201852%41%56%
201776%43%58%
201676%43%58%
201576%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
1 Student
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
3%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%29%26%
20243%29%26%
202316%28%25%
20223%28%25%
20213%27%25%
20203%27%24%
20193%26%24%
201810%26%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
4 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20224:112:111:1
20214:113:111:1
20204:113:112:1
20194:112:112:1
20186:112:112:1
20175:113:112:1
20165:113:112:1
20155:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131715
2024131715
2023131715
2022131715
2021131715
2020131715
2019131715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,450
$17,519

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearShafter, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$3,450$18,076$15,012
2024$3,450$17,195$13,254
2023$3,450$16,660$12,626
2022$3,450$15,979$12,187
2021$3,450$15,298$11,800
2020$3,450$14,748$11,512
2019$3,450$14,369$11,293
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shafter, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Shafter, CA is Kern Sda Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Shafter?
2 private schools are located in Shafter.
What percentage of students in Shafter go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Shafter are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shafter?
100% of private schools in Shafter are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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