For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private high schools serving 3,531 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Modesto Christian School, Berean Christian School, and Big Valley Christian.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
88% of private high schools in Stanislaus County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Stanislaus County Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Berean Christian School
(Christian)
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4040 Tully Rd D
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12
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(Catholic)
200 S Carpenter Road
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
5755 Sisk Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
10055 Valley Home Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Tuition listed
Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Christian)
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
Gr: NS-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brethren Heritage School
(Brethren)
3549 Dakota Ave
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 543-7860
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 543-7860
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Faith Home Teen Ranch
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
6643 Faith Home Road
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-0606
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-0606
Gr: 6-11 | 15 students
Mountain View Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1516 Carver Rd
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 524-1002
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 524-1002
Gr: 2-10 | 5 students
New Harvest Christian
(Christian)
1360 Lone Palm Ave
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 527-0336
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 527-0336
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Reyn Franca
Special Education School
4041 Main Street
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 668-8594
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3461 Merle Ave
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 551-4963
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 551-4963
Gr: K-9 | 26 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Stanislaus Academy
Special Education School
2513 Youngstown Rd
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-6415
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-6415
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Stanislaus County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abundant Joy Christian School (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1420 Oasis Ln
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
1601 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Gr: K-12 | 224 students
Foster-moore Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1501 Magnolia St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3711
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3711
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
St. Felicissimus School (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
4772 Morrow Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Modesto Christian School, Berean Christian School, and Big Valley Christian.
How many private high schools are located in Stanislaus County?
15 private high schools are located in Stanislaus County.
How diverse are private high schools in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County private high schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Stanislaus County?
88% of private high schools in Stanislaus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private high schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Stanislaus County include: Modesto Christian School vs. Big Valley Christian, Big Valley Christian vs. Modesto Christian School, Central Catholic High School vs. Big Valley Christian
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