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Best Salinas ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,022 students in Salinas, CA (there are , serving 37,692 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Salinas, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Salinas, CA include Palma School and Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Salinas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Salinas ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Palma School
Palma School Photo - Palma is a college-preparatory, Catholic co-ed high school with an all-boy junior high school (grades 6-8) owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.
All-boys (Catholic)
919 Iverson St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-6391
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anthem Christian School
Anthem Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
345 East Alvin Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 449-0140
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hills View Christian School
(Baptist)
674 Harrison Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 442-3548
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prunedale Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
8145 Prunedale North Rd
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 737-8770
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Temple Philadelphia Christian Academy
(Christian)
160 Pajaro St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 422-5052
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Salinas, California

Salinas, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Gr: 3-11 | 28 students

Overview

This Town (Salinas)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,022 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
91 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,091
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,063
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
122 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
619 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
16%
# Black Students
34 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
570 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
35%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
220 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
14%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Salinas, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Salinas, CA include Palma School and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Salinas?
8 private schools are located in Salinas.
How diverse are private schools in Salinas?
Salinas private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Salinas go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Salinas are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salinas?
100% of private schools in Salinas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Salinas are often viewed compared to one another?

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