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Best Stockton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,908 students in Stockton, CA (there are 114 public schools, serving 65,462 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Stockton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Stockton, CA include Childrens Home Of Stockton, Stockton Accelerated Institute, and Saint Mary's High School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
63% of private schools in Stockton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Stockton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Of Annunciation School
(Catholic)
1110 N Lincoln St
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 444-4000
Gr: K-8 | 234 students
Childrens Home Of Stockton
Special Education School
430 N Pilgrim St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
St. Luke School
St. Luke School Photo - 5th Grader learning Microsoft Word 2010.
(Catholic)
4005 N Sutter Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-0801
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 15
Saint Mary's High School
Saint Mary's High School Photo
(Catholic)
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stockton Accelerated Institute
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Montessori School
(2)
116 W Willow St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 649-9651
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 2
Write Start Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4453 Precissi Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 956-5437
Gr: NS-4 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Academy Of Stockton
(Catholic)
144 W 5th St
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-1540
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Annunciation Elementary School
(Catholic)
1110 N Lincoln St
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 444-4000
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
Apostolic Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
2222 Lever Blvd
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 466-2707
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
3588 Brookside Road
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 954-7656
Gr: NS-1 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
3535 N El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 466-1577
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Merryhill School - Stockton
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Daycare / Preschool
10250 Trinity Pkwy
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 680-2612
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
2448 Country Club Blvd
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 477-1980
Gr: K-5 | 33 students
Parvin's Hopeland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
5965 N Pershing Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 474-9144
Gr: NS-K | 38 students Tuition listed
Presentation Parish School
(Catholic)
1635 W Benjamin Holt Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 472-2140
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 33 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stockton Baptist School
(Baptist)
5480 N Highway 99
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 931-6101
Gr: PK-10 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Stockton Christian Academy
Stockton Christian Academy Photo
(Pentecostal)
9021 West Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 957-3043
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stockton Educational Center
Special Education School
7525 Oakmont Dr
Stockton, CA 95213
(209) 464-1927
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Stockton KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
7801 Mariners Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 477-3723
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stockton, California

Stockton, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2367 Waudman Avenue
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 952-8854
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 18 students
5 W Swain Road
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1455
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
Rainbow School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool
1801 Bristol Avenue
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-7301
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1701 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 941-0301
Gr: K-8 | 190 students
1610 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 943-0353
Gr: NS-12 | 48 students
4368 N Sutter St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 941-2877
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Stockton SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 5066
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 944-9818
Gr: K-7 | 29 students
Trinity Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
444 N American Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 464-0895
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
2111 Quail Lakes Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-7650
Gr: PK-12 | 1,104 student

Overview

This Town (Stockton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,908 Students
665,424 Students
% Average Students of Color
58%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
199 Teachers
55,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
27 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,949
$18,076
Average Summer Program Cost
$725
$1,044
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.74
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
272 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
9%
11%
# Hispanic Students
747 Students
104,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%
# Black Students
295 Students
30,471 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
962 Students
236,506 Students
% White Students
32%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
634 Students
190,069 Students
% of Others Students
21%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Stockton, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Stockton, CA include Childrens Home Of Stockton, Stockton Accelerated Institute, and Saint Mary's High School.
How many private schools are located in Stockton?
19 private schools are located in Stockton.
How diverse are private schools in Stockton?
Stockton private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Stockton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Stockton are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stockton?
63% of private schools in Stockton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Stockton are often viewed compared to one another?

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