St. Joseph School Photo

Best Shasta County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,093 students in Shasta County, CA (there are 101 public schools, serving 27,728 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Shasta County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Shasta County, CA include St. Joseph School, Redding Christian School, and Bethel Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
79% of private schools in Shasta County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Shasta County Private Schools (2026)

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

Shasta County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
43550 Hwy 299 East P O Box 703
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-6828
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Hope Schools International (Closed 2022)
Alternative School (Christian)
1649 Galaxy Way
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 355-3190
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
Nawa Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
17351 Trinity Mountain Road
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2215
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3167 Saint Stephens Drive
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1429
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Acceptance rate listed
Wide Horizons Ranch (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School
27442 Oak Run To Fern Rd
Oak Run, CA 96069
(530) 472-3223
Gr: NS | 5 students Avg. class size: 4 students

Overview

This County (Shasta County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,093 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1262

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,865
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.74
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
48 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,461 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
69%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
408 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
19%
30%
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 St. Joseph School, Redding Christian School, and Bethel Christian School.
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 51%.
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 Baptist).
Which private schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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