Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Private schools in Rancho Cordova, CA
3 schools in Rancho Cordova itself and 54 more within 12 miles.
Rancho Cordova private schools at a glance
Rancho Cordova has 3 private schools of its own, and 54 more are within 12 miles. They are Cordova Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, St. John Vianney School and Sacramento Baptist School. In Rancho Cordova itself: 1 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 1 nonsectarian; 3 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school. Counting the 54 nearby, there are 57 in all: 13 Catholic, 14 other Christian, 29 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 50 teach elementary grades and 23 teach high school; 6 are Montessori. 2 are all-girls and 2 are all-boys; the rest are co-ed. 18 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 21 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 50% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 114 students and 11 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $18,080 to $27,070 a year, and the middle figure is $20,100.
13 Catholic
11 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Rancho Cordova (3)
Schools that give Rancho Cordova as their address come first, then the 54 more within 12 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Rancho Cordova matches all of those.
Grades K-8 170 students 13.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 3-12 Under 10 K-12 students Baptist Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 12 miles (54)
Schools in other towns within 12 miles of downtown Rancho Cordova.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 1-12 160 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 20% to 4-year college
Sierra School
5 mi Grades 1-12 137 students 7.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 25% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 150 students 11.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
St. Mel School
6 mi Grades PreK-8 319 students 20.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
El Rancho School
6 mi Grades PreK-2 22 students 7.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Jesuit High School
6 mi Grades 9-12 917 students 10.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-boys 85% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 235 students 11.9 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 304 students 19.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades K-5 114 students 11.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades K-8 103 students 13 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades K-8 80 students 13.6 students per teacher Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 233 students 16.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Almondale Academy
7 mi Grades PreK-8 19 students 6.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-1 28 students 17.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 152 students Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 359 students 12.4 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed 83% to 4-year college
Aldar Academy
8 mi Grades 1-12 58 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 284 students 19.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
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Private school tuition near Rancho Cordova
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $18,080 to $27,070 a year, and the middle figure is $20,100. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Catholic High School | $18,080 | 2026-27 |
| Jesuit High School | $20,100 | 2026-27 |
| Sacramento Country Day School | $27,070 to $37,640 | 2026-27 |
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How many private schools are there in Rancho Cordova?
3 private schools give Rancho Cordova as their address: Cordova Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, St. John Vianney School and Sacramento Baptist School. Counting nearby towns, we list 57: 3 in Rancho Cordova and 54 within 12 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 8,875 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Rancho Cordova is St. John Vianney School with 170 students. The largest within 12 miles is Jesuit High School with 917 students.
How much does private school cost near Rancho Cordova?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $18,080 to $27,070 a year, and the middle figure is $20,100. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.