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Visalia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,284 students in Visalia, CA, 7% of all K-12 students in Visalia, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
88% of private schools in Visalia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,284
  • Average Tuition: $9,532
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Visalia, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,284
  • Average Tuition: $9,532
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Visalia, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Visalia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Central Valley Christian Schools
Central Valley Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,289 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5600 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-2684
(1)
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Map of Children's Ark Learning Center
Children's Ark Learning Center
Gr: NS | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
215 N Locust
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-8627
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Map of George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
200 E Race Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-5831
(1)
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Map of St. Pauls School
St. Pauls School
Gr: NS-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
6101 W Goshen Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 739-1619
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1111 S Conyer St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-7694
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Map of Sequoia Baptist Academy
Sequoia Baptist Academy
Gr: PK | 18 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
3435 S Linwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-1673
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Map of Visalia Christian Schools
Visalia Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Assembly of God
3737 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 733-9073
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Map of Visalia Montessori School
Visalia Montessori School
Gr: 1-6 | 39 students
Montessori School
3502 S Linwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 624-1374
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Visalia, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

8
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-11.1% (-1 school) 10-yr
2,284
Students
+4.3% (+94 students) 10-yr
$9,532
Avg. Tuition
+175.5% (+$6,072) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+11.1% (+2 students) 10-yr
25%
Students of Color
+56.3% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Visalia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearVisalia, CA Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20218
202010
20199
20189
20179
20169
20159
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# Students
2,284 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025286180179
2024253175172
2023256181174
2022247189185
2021247185180
2020215179171
2019242179175
2018245173172
2017251179180
2016251173178
2015243162167
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% Students of Color
25%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%51%34%
202428%51%34%
202320%50%33%
202222%48%33%
202122%48%32%
202025%48%32%
201917%48%31%
201823%47%31%
201717%50%32%
201617%49%32%
201516%49%32%
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0.64
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.640.740.65
20240.600.740.65
20230.570.740.65
20220.570.730.64
20210.570.730.64
20200.600.730.64
20190.600.730.63
20180.610.730.63
20170.500.720.61
20160.500.720.61
20150.470.720.61
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# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%11%5%
20245%11%5%
20234%11%5%
20228%10%4%
20218%10%4%
20207%10%4%
20197%10%4%
20187%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20153%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
238 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%16%9%
202412%16%9%
202310%16%9%
202211%16%8%
202111%16%9%
202010%16%9%
201910%16%8%
201810%17%8%
201710%17%8%
201610%17%8%
201511%17%8%
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# Black Students
83 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20234%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
1,198 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
53%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202553%37%52%
202459%37%52%
202363%38%52%
202261%40%54%
202161%40%54%
202057%40%54%
201957%41%56%
201857%41%56%
201768%43%58%
201668%43%58%
201570%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,499 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
650 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202528%29%26%
202419%29%26%
202318%28%25%
202219%28%25%
202119%27%25%
202025%27%24%
201925%26%24%
201825%26%23%
201718%24%22%
201618%24%22%
201515%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
121 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519:112:111:1
202417:112:111:1
202317:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
59%

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

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202535%59%55%
202435%58%54%
202335%58%54%
202235%59%54%
202135%59%54%
202035%58%54%
201935%58%53%
201835%58%53%
201735%58%53%
201635%57%52%
201560%57%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201715
2021201715
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017181715
2016181715
2015181715
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202551513
202451412
202351311
202251311
202151311
202051311
201951311
201851311
201751210
201651210
201551110
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025232726
2024232726
2023232726
2022232726
2021232726
2020232625
2019232625
2018232625
2017232625
2016232625
2015232525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,532
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$9,532$18,076$15,012
2024$7,479$17,195$13,254
2023$7,479$16,660$12,626
2022$5,224$15,979$12,187
2021$5,224$15,298$11,800
2020$5,224$14,748$11,512
2019$5,224$14,369$11,293
2018$5,224$13,813$11,017
2017$5,224$13,422$10,708
2016$5,224$12,852$10,356
2015$3,460$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%29%34%
20248%29%34%
20238%29%34%
20228%28%33%
20218%28%33%
20208%28%32%
20198%27%31%
20188%27%30%
20178%27%30%
20168%26%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$785
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$785$8,932$7,073
2024$785$8,712$6,930
2023$785$8,186$6,469
2022$785$8,205$6,289
2021$785$7,081$6,055
2020$785$6,794$5,921
2019$785$6,413$5,795
2018$785$5,977$5,456
2017$785$5,752$5,319
2016$785$5,279$5,105
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearVisalia, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202562%80%81%
202499%84%85%
202399%84%85%
202299%84%85%
202199%84%85%
202099%84%85%
201999%84%85%
201899%84%85%
201799%85%85%
201699%84%85%
201599%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Visalia, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Visalia, CA include St. Pauls School, Children's Ark Learning Center, and George Mccann Memorial Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Visalia?
8 private schools are located in Visalia.
How diverse are private schools in Visalia?
Visalia private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Visalia go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Visalia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Visalia?
88% of private schools in Visalia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Visalia are often viewed compared to one another?

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