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Tuolumne County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 609 students in Tuolumne County, CA (there are 29 public schools, serving 5,756 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Tuolumne County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Tuolumne County (2026-27)

Map of Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy
Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy
Gr: K-10 | 111 students
Seventh Day Adventist
80 N Forest Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-2855
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Map of Mother Lode Christian School
Mother Lode Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Christian
18393 Gardner Ave
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4126
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Map of Safari Learning Academy
Safari Learning Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 160 students
13760 Mono Way Ste D
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 588-0920
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Map of Sierra Waldorf School
Sierra Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
19234 Rawhide Road
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
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Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
609 Students
659,561 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
60%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,836
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$9,629
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
400 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
66%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
168 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Tuolumne County, CA?
4 private schools are located in Tuolumne County, CA.
What percentage of students in Tuolumne County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Tuolumne County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tuolumne County?
50% of private schools in Tuolumne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Tuolumne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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