草榴社区

Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo - OLA Students strive to be Responsible and respectful citizens who: * Recognize all individuals as God?'s creations. * Interact with others in a spirit of peace and justice. * Demonstrate a sense of patriotism.

Best Carmichael 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,701 students in Carmichael, CA (there are , serving 16,500 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Carmichael, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
82% of private schools in Carmichael, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Carmichael 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo - OLA Students strive to be Responsible and respectful citizens who: * Recognize all individuals as God?'s creations. * Interact with others in a spirit of peace and justice. * Demonstrate a sense of patriotism.
(Catholic)
2141 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(914) 489-8958
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Sacramento Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
5601 Winding Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-2300
Gr: K-12 | 323 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
5701 Locust Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-8845
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 35 students
St. John-evangelist School
(Catholic)
5701 Locust Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-8845
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Victory Christian Schools
(Christian)
3045 Garfield Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-5601
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
El Rancho School
El Rancho School Photo - Learn, play and grow at El Rancho School. Preschool - 6th Grade
5636 El Camino Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-8656
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael's Academy
(Catholic)
4524 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 486-4946
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
2140 Mission Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 485-3418
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2
Village Montessori School
Montessori School
5033 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
Gr: K | 83 students
Wonder-land Christian Preschool & Daycare
Wonder-land Christian Preschool & Daycare Photo - School Age Campus Easter Egg Hunt
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3300 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-1798
Gr: NS-5 | 52 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This Town (Carmichael)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,701 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
226 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1170
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,526
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
217 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
335 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
85 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,236 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
46%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
71 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
751 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Carmichael, CA?
How many private schools are located in Carmichael?
11 private schools are located in Carmichael.
How diverse are private schools in Carmichael?
Carmichael private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Carmichael go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Carmichael are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carmichael?
82% of private schools in Carmichael are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Carmichael are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Carmichael include: Wonder-land Christian Preschool & Daycare vs. Village Montessori School

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