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Best Merced County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,131 students in Merced County, CA (there are , serving 59,546 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Merced County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Merced County, CA include St. Anthony School, Our Lady Of Fatima School, and Los Banos Adventist School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
94% of private schools in Merced County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Merced County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Los Banos Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
404 Overland Avenue
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4624
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Our Lady Of Fatima School Photo - First Friday school mass of the 2011-2012 academic year.
(Catholic)
1625 Center Avenue
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2709
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1801 Winton Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!
(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stone Ridge Christian School
Stone Ridge Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fruitland Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
(3)
2100 Fruitland Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-7981
Gr: NS-6 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7200 Central Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-0452
Gr: K-10 | 104 students
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Highland Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
1292 Estes Dr
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
1927 Olive Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-0790
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Longview Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
12725 Longview Ave
Livingston, CA 95334
(209) 394-7912
Gr: K-10 | 53 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Our Lady Of Miracles
(Catholic)
370 Linden Ave
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-0017
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Principal
(Assembly of God)
1683 5th St
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-5691
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
St. Paul School
St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Merced County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
9182 E Stanford Po Box 1047
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-1009
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
350 W Yosemite Avenue
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-3907
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Merced County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,131 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
136 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,115
$18,026
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
108 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
485 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
16%
# Black Students
26 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
811 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
38%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,515 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
692 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
32%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Merced County, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Merced County, CA include St. Anthony School, Our Lady Of Fatima School, and Los Banos Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Merced County?
16 private schools are located in Merced County.
How diverse are private schools in Merced County?
Merced County private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Merced County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Merced County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merced County?
94% of private schools in Merced County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Merced County are often viewed compared to one another?

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