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Best Stanislaus County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private high schools serving 3,388 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Big Valley Christian, Modesto Christian School, and Berean Christian School.
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 Brethren).

Top-Ranked Stanislaus County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Berean Christian School
(Christian)
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Big Valley Christian
(Christian)
(2)
4040 Tully Rd D
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12
Central Catholic High School
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(Catholic)
200 S Carpenter Road
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 524-9611
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Valley Christian Academy
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Acceptance rate listed
Modesto Christian School
Modesto Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5755 Sisk Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
10055 Valley Home Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Tuition listed
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turlock Christian School
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(Christian)
(3)
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
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
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Faith Home Teen Ranch
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
6643 Faith Home Road
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
Gr: 2-10 | 5 students
New Harvest Christian
(Christian)
1360 Lone Palm Ave
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
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3461 Merle Ave
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
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stanislaus County, California

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
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
1601 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Gr: K-12 | 224 students
1501 Magnolia St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3711
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
4772 Morrow Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
830 E Minnesota Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 550-5858
Gr: K-8 | 52 students

Overview

This County (Stanislaus County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,388 Students
275,208 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
277 Teachers
26,866 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
62%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,732
$23,316
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,900
$12,687
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.73
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
170 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
5%
13%
# Hispanic Students
558 Students
43,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
150 Students
15,939 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
1,401 Students
115,884 Students
% White Students
42%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
2,957 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
1,047 Students
49,002 Students
% of Others Students
31%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

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 Big Valley Christian, Modesto Christian School, and Berean Christian School.
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 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
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 Brethren).
Which private high schools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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