#1 Best Private High Schools in Sacramento, CA
Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest private schools in California
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall grade504 students13 students per teacher
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Best Private High Schools in Sacramento, CA
Private high schools in Sacramento, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private High Schools in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
A+Overall grade562 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private High Schools in Sacramento, CA
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
#4 Best Private High Schools in Sacramento, CA
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
#5 Best Private High Schools in Sacramento, CA
Cristo Rey High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Sacramento, CA
BOverall grade319 students18 students per teacher
#6 Best Private High Schools in Sacramento, CA
More Life Christian Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Sacramento, CA
B-Overall grade151 students24 students per teacher
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