For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 613 students in 95340, CA (there are , serving 8,783 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 95340, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 95340, CA is Our Lady Of Mercy School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked 95340 California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
95340, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acts Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Pentecostal)
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 95340, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 95340, CA is Our Lady Of Mercy School.
How many private schools are located in 95340?
4 private schools are located in 95340.
What percentage of students in 95340 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 95340 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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