Best Tulare County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,908 students in Tulare County, CA (there are 188 public schools, serving 100,769 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
81% of private schools in Tulare County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,908
  • Average Tuition: $7,675
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Tulare County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,908
  • Average Tuition: $7,675
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Tulare County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Tulare County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Central Valley Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,289 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5600 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-2684
(1)
Map of Children's Ark Learning Center
Gr: NS | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
215 N Locust
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-8627
Dinuba Junior Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
218 S Crawford Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 591-0194
Map of George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
200 E Race Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-5831
(1)
Map of St. Aloysius Continuation School
Gr: K-8 | 202 students
Catholic
627 N Beatrice Dr
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-6250
Map of St. Anne School
Gr: K-8 | 153 students
Catholic
385 N F St
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-4096
Map of St. Pauls School
Gr: NS-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
6101 W Goshen Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 739-1619
Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10368 Road 256
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4346
(1)
Map of Children's House Montessori School
Gr: K | 68 students
Montessori School
2117 E Sunset Ave
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-0446
Map of Grace Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1111 S Conyer St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-7694
Map of Landmark Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
2380 W Olive Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 310-2828
Map of Sequoia Baptist Academy
Gr: PK | 18 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
3435 S Linwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-1673
Map of Sierra View Junior Academy
Gr: K-10 | 85 students
Seventh Day Adventist
19933 Avenue 256
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-3689
Map of Towanits School
Gr: K-5 | 49 students
310 N Reservation Rd
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6135
Map of Visalia Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Assembly of God
3737 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 733-9073
Map of Visalia Montessori School
Gr: 1-6 | 39 students
Montessori School
3502 S Linwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 624-1374
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tulare County, California

Tulare County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Klip International
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Pentecostal
5018 Ave 416
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 246-7574
Map of Orange Belt Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 82 students
Baptist
23059 Avenue 198/p O Box 488
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2806
Map of Tulare Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 71 students
Christian
470 N. Gem St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2010
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
2,908 Students
659,573 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
160 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,675
$18,344
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$893
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
55 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
106 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
452 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
88 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,435 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
49%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
776 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Tulare County, CA include Dinuba Junior Academy, Children's Ark Learning Center, and George Mccann Memorial Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Tulare County?
16 private schools are located in Tulare County.
How diverse are private schools in Tulare County?
Tulare County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Tulare County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Tulare County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tulare County?
81% of private schools in Tulare County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Tulare County are often viewed compared to one another?

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