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Best Merced County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 2,066 students in Merced County, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Merced County, CA include St. Anthony School, Stone Ridge Christian School, and Los Banos Adventist School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Merced County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Merced County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Los Banos Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
404 Overland Avenue
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4624
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Our Lady Of Fatima School
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(Catholic)
1625 Center Avenue
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2709
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1801 Winton Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary
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(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stone Ridge Christian School
Stone Ridge Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fruitland Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
(3)
2100 Fruitland Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-7981
Gr: NS-6 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7200 Central Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-0452
Gr: K-10 | 104 students
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Highland Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
1292 Estes Dr
Le Grand, CA 95333
(805) 264-4161
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
1927 Olive Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-0790
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Longview Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
12725 Longview Ave
Livingston, CA 95334
(209) 394-7912
Gr: K-10 | 53 students
Our Lady Of Miracles
(Catholic)
370 Linden Ave
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-0017
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Principal
(Assembly of God)
1683 5th St
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-5691
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
St. Paul School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Merced County, California

Merced County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
9182 E Stanford Po Box 1047
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-1009
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
350 W Yosemite Avenue
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-3907
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Merced County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,066 Students
502,142 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
44,362 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,115
$17,739
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
108 Students
57,653 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
483 Students
81,014 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
17%
# Black Students
26 Students
23,403 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
807 Students
193,229 Students
% White Students
39%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,903 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
633 Students
121,885 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Merced County, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Merced County, CA include St. Anthony School, Stone Ridge Christian School, and Los Banos Adventist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Merced County?
15 private elementary schools are located in Merced County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Merced County?
Merced County private elementary schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Merced County?
100% of private elementary schools in Merced County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Merced County are often viewed compared to one another?

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