For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 655 students in Gilroy, CA (there are , serving 10,176 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Gilroy, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Gilroy, CA include Pacific Point Christian School and St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked Gilroy 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pacific Point Christian School
(Christian)
1575a Mantelli Dr
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-7922
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-7922
Gr: PK-12 | 402 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1
7900 Church St
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-2827
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-2827
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gilroy, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services (Closed 2026)
Special Education School
290 I O O F Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-2113
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-2113
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Overview
This Town (Gilroy)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
655 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
40 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,300
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
16%
# Black Students
23 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
288 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
44%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
146 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
22%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Gilroy, CA include Pacific Point Christian School and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Gilroy?
2 private schools are located in Gilroy.
What percentage of students in Gilroy go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Gilroy are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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