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Shafter Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Shafter Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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Shafter, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
31
Students
$3,450
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
55%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shafter)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,905 Schools
# Students
31 Students
659,679 Students
% Students of Color
55%
52%
0.53
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
71,776 Students
% Asian Students
0%
11%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
104,400 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
16%
# Black Students
0 Students
30,215 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
16 Students
235,682 Students
% White Students
46%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
1 Student
188,785 Students
% of Others Students
3%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
4 Teachers
55,864 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,450
$18,535
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 Free Will Christian Academy.
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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