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Visalia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,284 students in Visalia, CA, 7% of all K-12 students in Visalia, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
88% of private schools in Visalia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,284
  • Average Tuition: $9,532
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Visalia, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,284
  • Average Tuition: $9,532
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Visalia, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Visalia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Central Valley Christian Schools
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)
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Map of Children's Ark Learning Center
Children's Ark Learning Center
Gr: NS | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
215 N Locust
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-8627
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Map of George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
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)
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Map of St. Pauls School
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
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Map of Grace Christian School
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
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Map of Sequoia Baptist Academy
Sequoia Baptist Academy
Gr: PK | 18 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
3435 S Linwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-1673
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Map of Visalia Christian Schools
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
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Map of Visalia Montessori School
Visalia Montessori School
Gr: 1-6 | 39 students
Montessori School
3502 S Linwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 624-1374
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Visalia, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,284
Students
$9,532
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Visalia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
2,284 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
25%
52%
0.64
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
238 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
83 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,198 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
53%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
650 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
121 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,532
$17,625
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$785
$9,632
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Visalia, CA?
How many private schools are located in Visalia?
8 private schools are located in Visalia.
How diverse are private schools in Visalia?
Visalia private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Visalia go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Visalia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Visalia?
88% of private schools in Visalia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Visalia are often viewed compared to one another?

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