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Sonora Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 271 students in Sonora, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Sonora, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Sonora, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Sonora, CA (2026-27)

Map of Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy
Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy
Gr: K-10 | 111 students
Seventh Day Adventist
80 N Forest Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-2855
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Map of Safari Learning Academy
Safari Learning Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 160 students
13760 Mono Way Ste D
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 588-0920
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Sonora, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
271
Students
15%
Students of Color
27:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sonora)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
271 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
15%
52%
0.58
0.74
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
105 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
39%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
141 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
52%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sonora, CA?
2 private schools are located in Sonora, CA.
What percentage of students in Sonora go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Sonora are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sonora?
50% of private schools in Sonora are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Sonora are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Sonora include: Safari Learning Academy vs. Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy

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