#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. John Vianney School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CA
A+Overall grade170 students14 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Private schools in the Diocese of Sacramento with the highest overall grades. Top 33 of 33 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Vincent Ferrer School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
A+Overall grade188 students14 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Holy Trinity School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills, CA
A+Overall grade121 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Jesuit High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-boys school in Carmichael
Carmichael, CA
A+Overall gradeAll boys917 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Francis Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls764 students14 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Rose School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Roseville
Roseville, CA
A+Overall grade234 students17 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. John-Evangelist School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Carmichael since at least 2011
Carmichael, CA
A+Overall grade233 students16 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Holy Spirit School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
A+Overall grade287 students18 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Philomene Dual Language Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in California
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall grade151 students14 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Sacramento since at least 2011
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall grade319 students18 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California
Dixon, CA
A+Overall grade76 students5 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Woodland
Woodland, CA
A+Overall grade96 students17 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Auburn
Auburn, CA
A+Overall grade242 students15 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Catherine of Siena School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Vallejo since at least 2011
Vallejo, CA
AOverall grade261 students17 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
AOverall grade321 students19 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Patrick Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 12 Catholic schools in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
AOverall grade170 students15 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Ignatius Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Sacramento since at least 2011
Sacramento, CA
AOverall grade338 students16 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Vallejo
Vallejo, CA
AOverall grade321 students15 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Redding
Redding, CA
AOverall grade193 students16 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Charles Borromeo School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Sacramento since at least 2011
Sacramento, CA
A-Overall grade158 students18 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Dominic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Benicia since at least 2011
Benicia, CA
A-Overall grade304 students21 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
St. Mary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Sacramento since at least 2011
Sacramento, CA
A-Overall grade301 students20 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Christian Brothers High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
B+Overall grade1,141 students18 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Sacramento
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Carmichael since at least 2011
Carmichael, CA
B+Overall grade304 students19 students per teacher
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