For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 166 students in Tehama County, CA (there are 33 public schools, serving 9,552 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Tehama County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Tehama County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Tehama County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adventist Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
720 S Jackson St
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-1486
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-1486
Gr: 1-8 | 11 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12375 Paskenta Rd
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-9892
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-9892
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Lassen View Christian School
(Mennonite)
20289 Live Oak Rd
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 722-7844
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 722-7844
Gr: 1-9 | 16 students
Sacred Heart Parish School
(Catholic)
2255 Monroe Ave
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6727
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6727
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tehama County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mercy High School (Closed 2012)
(Catholic)
233 Riverside Way
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8314
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8314
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Tehama County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
166 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
59%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,847
$18,165
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$500 million
$34.11 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.74
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
136 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
71%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,500 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
12 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
6%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Tehama County, CA?
4 private schools are located in Tehama County, CA.
What percentage of students in Tehama County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Tehama County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tehama County?
100% of private schools in Tehama County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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