St. Joseph School Photo

Best Shasta County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,474 students in Shasta County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Shasta County, CA include Redding Christian School, Bethel Christian School, and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
83% of private preschools in Shasta County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Shasta County Private Preschools (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
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
[+] 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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,474 Students
363,691 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
26,548 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
58%
Average Class Size
21 students
18 students
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1284

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,480
$15,615
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.70
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
30,400 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
43,183 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
24 Students
12,403 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
974 Students
112,419 Students
% White Students
66%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,007 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
321 Students
144,471 Students
% of Others Students
22%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Shasta County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Shasta County, CA include Redding Christian School, Bethel Christian School, and St. Joseph School.
How many private preschools are located in Shasta County?
6 private preschools are located in Shasta County.
How diverse are private preschools in Shasta County?
Shasta County private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Shasta County?
83% of private preschools in Shasta County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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