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Watsonville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,981 students in Watsonville, CA, 13% of all K-12 students in Watsonville, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
88% of private schools in Watsonville, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,981
  • Average Tuition: $17,459
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Watsonville, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,981
  • Average Tuition: $17,459
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Watsonville, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Watsonville Private Schools (2026-27)

Monte Vista Christian School Photo
Monte Vista Christian School
Gr: 4-12 | 824 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
2 School Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 722-8178
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Monterey Bay Academy Photo
Monterey Bay Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
783 San Andreas Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-1481
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Map of Moreland Notre Dame School
Moreland Notre Dame School
Gr: K-8 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Catholic
133 Brennan St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-2051
(1)
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St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory Photo
St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
2400 East Lake Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
(8)
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Map of Central Christian School
Central Christian School
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
112 E Beach St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 428-5956
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Map of Green Valley Christian School
Green Valley Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Christian
376 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-6505
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Mount Madonna School Photo
Mount Madonna School
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
491 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(408) 847-2717
(5)
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Map of Salesian Elementary & Junior High School
Salesian Elementary & Junior High School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
605 Enos Ln
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-5518
(1)
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Watsonville, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,981
Students
$17,459
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Watsonville)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,981 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
46%
52%
0.66
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
132 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
451 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
16%
# Black Students
37 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,036 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
51%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
383 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
19%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
183 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1157
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,459
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,375
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Watsonville, CA?
How many private schools are located in Watsonville?
8 private schools are located in Watsonville.
How diverse are private schools in Watsonville?
Watsonville private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Watsonville go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Watsonville are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watsonville?
88% of private schools in Watsonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Watsonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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