Cristo Rey High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 373 students
Acceptance rate: 96%
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 19
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cristo Rey High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cristo Rey High School
9	106
10	104
11	85
12	78

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Year Founded

1996

Colors

Black, Purple

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Student Body

Total Students

373 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

black pants and dress shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 19

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,300

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aide is available to all those who qualify.

Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Karla Barbosa

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballGolf

SoccerVolleyball

School Notes

Cristo Rey High School in Sacramento exists to provide a catholic, college preparatory education to motivated students with limited financial means.
All students participate in a unique work study program learning professional work skills and generating income to offset the cost of their education.
Learn to seek out new challenges and opportunities to enrich their experiences religiously, socially, culturally and emotionally.

School Mascot: Saints

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Graduated with honors, accepted to prestigious colleges. -

Source: Verified school update

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Cristo Rey High School is often viewed alongside schools like Christian Brothers High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Cristo Rey High School?

The acceptance rate of Cristo Rey High School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

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Cristo Rey High School famous alumni include: Graduated with honors, accepted to prestigious colleges..

What sports does Cristo Rey High School offer?

Cristo Rey High School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Cristo Rey High School's ranking?

Cristo Rey High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey High School?

The application deadline for Cristo Rey High School is Jan. 19.

In what neighborhood is Cristo Rey High School located?

Cristo Rey High School is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.

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The average private school tuition in Sacramento, CA is $11,535 for elementary schools and $13,881 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sacramento, CA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).