For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 123 students in Wasco, CA (there are 11 public schools, serving 6,659 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Wasco, 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%.
Private Schools in Wasco, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Wasco)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
123 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
80%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,286 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
12 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
9%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 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
55 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
44%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Wasco, CA?
2 private schools are located in Wasco, CA.
What percentage of students in Wasco go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Wasco are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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