#1 Best Private Schools in Modesto, CA
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Modesto
Modesto, CA
A+Overall grade191 students14 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Modesto, CA
Private schools in Modesto, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Modesto, CA
St. Stanislaus Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Modesto since at least 2011
Modesto, CA
AOverall grade201 students18 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Modesto, CA
Modesto Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Modesto since at least 2011
Modesto, CA
AOverall grade254 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Modesto, CA
Big Valley Christian
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Modesto, CA
A-Overall grade792 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Modesto, CA
Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Modesto
Modesto, CA
B+Overall grade397 students17 students per teacher
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