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Heritage Montessori School Photo

Best Ridgecrest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 529 students in Ridgecrest, CA (there are , serving 5,052 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Ridgecrest, CA is Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School.
67% of private schools in Ridgecrest, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Ridgecrest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Heritage Montessori Elementary School
Montessori School
1435 N Downs St
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1515
Gr: 1-5 | 27 students
Heritage Montessori School
Heritage Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 23 students
Immanuel Christian School
Immanuel Christian School Photo
(Christian)
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
446 W Church Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
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Ridgecrest, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ridgecrest Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
725 North Fairview
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-9121
Gr: K-6 | 48 students

Overview

This Town (Ridgecrest)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
529 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1264

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,930
$18,325

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
14 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
264 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
49%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 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
155 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
29%
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 Ridgecrest, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Ridgecrest, CA is Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Ridgecrest?
6 private schools are located in Ridgecrest.
How diverse are private schools in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Ridgecrest go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ridgecrest?
67% of private schools in Ridgecrest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Ridgecrest are often viewed compared to one another?

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