Shasta County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,093 students in Shasta County, CA (there are 101 public schools, serving 27,791 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is same as the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
79% of private schools in Shasta County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,093
  • Average Tuition: $4,865
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Shasta County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,093
  • Average Tuition: $4,865
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Shasta County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Shasta County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bethel Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 13
933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-6010
Map of Redding Adventist Academy
Gr: K-8 | 94 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1356 E Cypress Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-1018
Map of Redding Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
St. Joseph School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
2460 Gold St
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
Map of Beacon Hill Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 8 students
Christian
32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
Map of Country Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Christian
873 Canby Rd
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0675
Map of Independent Educational Programs
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Alternative School
1756 South St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2393
Map of Liberty Christian School Redding
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Sports: 6
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Map of Montessori Children's House Of Shady Oaks
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1410 Victor Ave
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0355
Map of Mount Calvary Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3961 Alta Mesa Dr
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-2451
Map of N Valley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
Baptist
2960 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
Map of North Valley School, Redding
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
855 Canyon Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 232-1461
St. Francis Middle School Photo
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
21945 Old 44 Drive
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-2900
Map of Shasta Baptist Schools
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
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Shasta County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Fall River Adventist School
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Seventh Day Adventist
43550 Hwy 299 East P O Box 703
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-6828
Map of Hope Schools International
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1649 Galaxy Way
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 355-3190
Map of Nawa Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
17351 Trinity Mountain Road
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2215
Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Catholic
3167 Saint Stephens Drive
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1429
Map of Wide Horizons Ranch
Gr: NS | 5 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
All-boys | Special Education School
27442 Oak Run To Fern Rd
Oak Run, CA 96069
(530) 472-3223

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

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# Students
2,093 Students
659,578 Students

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% Average Students of Color
17%
52%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1267

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,865
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.74

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# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

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# Asian Students
72 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%

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# Hispanic Students
109 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%

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# Black Students
48 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

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# White Students
1,461 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
69%
37%

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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
408 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
19%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Shasta County, CA include Redding Christian School, St. Joseph School, and Redding Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Shasta County?
14 private schools are located in Shasta County.
How diverse are private schools in Shasta County?
Shasta County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Shasta County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Shasta County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shasta County?
79% of private schools in Shasta County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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