Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 1,628
- Average Tuition: $19,550
- % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
- Average Class Size: 19 students
- % Students of Color: 41%
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Watsonville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 1,628
- Average Tuition: $19,550
- % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
- Average Class Size: 19 students
- % Students of Color: 41%
- View Watsonville, CA School Trends
Top Ranked Watsonville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Gr: 4-12 | 824 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
2 School Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 722-8178
Gr: K-8 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Catholic
133 Brennan St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-2051
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
112 E Beach St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 428-5956
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Christian
376 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-6505
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
491 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(408) 847-2717
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
605 Enos Ln
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-5518
Watsonville, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)
6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,628
Students
-6.2% (-108 students) 10-yr
$19,550
Avg. Tuition
+112.8% (+$10,362) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
-5.0% (-1 student) 10-yr
41%
Students of Color
-8.9% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Watsonville)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,549 Schools
# Students
1,628 Students
501,249 Students
% Students of Color
41%
50%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
101 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
369 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
17%
# Black Students
22 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
886 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
53%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,903 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
287 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
17%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
148 Teachers
44,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1153
(Out of 1600)
1270
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,550
$17,124
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,437
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Watsonville, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Watsonville, CA include Moreland Notre Dame School and Monte Vista Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Watsonville?
6 private elementary schools are located in Watsonville.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Watsonville?
Watsonville private elementary schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Watsonville?
Which private elementary schools in Watsonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Watsonville include: Salesian Elementary & Junior High School vs. Moreland Notre Dame School, Moreland Notre Dame School vs. Salesian Elementary & Junior High School
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