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Best Amador County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 366 students in Amador County, CA (there are , serving 5,028 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Amador County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Amador County (2026-27)

Map of Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
14045 Ponderosa Way
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7773
(1)
Map of Monarch Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9282 Main Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6313
Map of Whispering Pines Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
Christian
240 State Highway 16 # 1
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-4976

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
366 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$17,519

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
211 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
110 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
30%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Amador County, CA?
3 private schools are located in Amador County, CA.
What percentage of students in Amador County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Amador County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Amador County?
75% of private schools in Amador County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Amador County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Amador County include: Monarch Montessori vs. Community Christian School, Community Christian School vs. Monarch Montessori

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