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Chico ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 872 students in Chico, CA, 5% of all K-12 students in Chico, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
83% of private schools in Chico, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Chico ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Chico Christian School
Chico Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
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Map of Chico Oaks Adventist School
Chico Oaks Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
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Notre Dame School Photo
Notre Dame School
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
(2)
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Map of Chico Montessori Children's House
Chico Montessori Children's House
Gr: K-1 | 75 students
Montessori School
814 Glenn St
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-5518
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Hope Academy Chico
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
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Map of Pleasant Valley Baptist School
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
(1)
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Chico, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of The Progressive Schoolhouse
The Progressive Schoolhouse
Gr: NS | 29 students
Alternative School
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
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Map of Rose Scott Learning Community
Rose Scott Learning Community
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Alternative School
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
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Chico, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

6
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-50.0% (-6 schools) 10-yr
872
Students
-30.4% (-380 students) 10-yr
$6,515
Avg. Tuition
+31.6% (+$1,565) 10-yr
23
Avg. Class Size
+27.8% (+5 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+41.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chico)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearChico, CA Total Schools
20256
20246
20237
20227
20218
20208
20198
20188
20179
20169
201512
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# Students
872 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025145180179
2024165175172
2023130181174
2022129189185
2021117185180
2020117179171
2019119179175
2018115173172
2017115179180
2016115173178
2015104162167
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% Students of Color
15%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%51%34%
202422%51%34%
202323%50%33%
202222%48%33%
202121%48%32%
202021%48%32%
201921%48%31%
201821%47%31%
201720%50%32%
201620%49%32%
201520%49%32%
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0.59
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.590.740.65
20240.620.740.65
20230.610.740.65
20220.560.730.64
20210.560.730.64
20200.560.730.64
20190.550.730.63
20180.560.730.63
20170.510.720.61
20160.510.720.61
20150.510.720.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20233%11%5%
20225%10%4%
20215%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20195%10%4%
20184%10%4%
20174%10%4%
20164%10%4%
20154%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
110 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513%16%9%
202411%16%9%
202311%16%9%
202212%16%8%
202111%16%9%
202011%16%9%
201911%16%8%
201811%17%8%
201710%17%8%
201610%17%8%
20159%17%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20192%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
503 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
57%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202557%37%52%
202451%37%52%
202354%38%52%
202263%40%54%
202163%40%54%
202063%40%54%
201964%41%56%
201862%41%56%
201767%43%58%
201667%43%58%
201567%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
227 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526%29%26%
202434%29%26%
202329%28%25%
202218%28%25%
202119%27%25%
202019%27%24%
201918%26%24%
201822%26%23%
201717%24%22%
201617%24%22%
201518%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517:112:111:1
202419:112:111:1
202320:112:111:1
202217:112:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%59%55%
20245%58%54%
202260%59%54%
202160%59%54%
202060%58%54%
201960%58%53%
201515%57%52%
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Average Class Size
23 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025231715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2015181715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,515
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$6,515$18,076$15,012
2024$5,488$17,195$13,254
2023$5,200$16,660$12,626
2022$5,200$15,979$12,187
2021$5,200$15,298$11,800
2020$5,200$14,748$11,512
2019$5,200$14,369$11,293
2018$5,200$13,813$11,017
2017$5,075$13,422$10,708
2015$4,950$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
34%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202534%29%34%
202434%29%34%
202334%29%34%
202230%28%33%
202130%28%33%
202030%28%32%
201930%27%31%
201834%27%30%
201734%27%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$3,000$8,932$7,073
2024$3,000$8,712$6,930
2023$3,000$8,186$6,469
2022$3,000$8,205$6,289
2021$3,000$7,081$6,055
2020$3,000$6,794$5,921
2019$3,000$6,413$5,795
2018$3,000$5,977$5,456
2017$3,000$5,752$5,319
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearChico, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202585%80%81%
202498%84%85%
202398%84%85%
202297%84%85%
202197%84%85%
202097%84%85%
201997%84%85%
201898%84%85%
201798%85%85%
201590%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Chico, CA include Chico Christian School, Chico Oaks Adventist School, and Notre Dame School.
How many private schools are located in Chico?
6 private schools are located in Chico.
How diverse are private schools in Chico?
Chico private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Chico go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Chico are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chico?
83% of private schools in Chico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Chico are often viewed compared to one another?

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