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Best Arroyo Grande 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 412 students in Arroyo Grande, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool and Valley View Adventist Junior Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Arroyo Grande 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org
(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Arroyo Grande, California

Arroyo Grande, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pacific Coast Christian School (Closed 2026)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
207 Pilgrim Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-1074
Gr: K | 68 students

Overview

This Town (Arroyo Grande)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
412 Students
502,142 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
44,362 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,250
$17,739
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,437
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
57,653 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
81,014 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
17%
# Black Students
11 Students
23,403 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
249 Students
193,229 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
85 Students
121,885 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool and Valley View Adventist Junior Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Arroyo Grande?
3 private elementary schools are located in Arroyo Grande.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Arroyo Grande?
100% of private elementary schools in Arroyo Grande are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

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