Private Schools in Turlock, California

Central Catholic High School is a highly-regarded Catholic college preparatory school serving students throughout Stanislaus County, including Turlock. Founded by the Marianist Brothers, the school offers a rigorous academic program with 18 Advanced Placement courses and a comprehensive STEM curriculum. The 40-acre campus features modern facilities including science labs, performing arts center, and extensive athletic complexes. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, the school emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence, consistently achieving high college acceptance rates.

Big Valley Christian School provides a comprehensive Christian education from preschool through high school, serving families throughout the Central Valley including Turlock. The school offers a college-preparatory curriculum integrated with biblical worldview, featuring advanced placement options, competitive athletics, and extensive fine arts programs. The 35-acre campus includes modern classrooms, science laboratories, performing arts facilities, and athletic fields. With accreditation from both ACSI and WASC, BVCS maintains strong academic standards and emphasizes character development.

Stone Ridge Christian School is an accredited private Christian school serving students from Merced County and surrounding areas including Turlock. The school offers a comprehensive K-12 education with strong college preparatory focus, including Advanced Placement courses and dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges. The campus features modern academic facilities, science labs, athletic complexes, and performing arts spaces. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, SRC emphasizes academic excellence while integrating Christian values throughout the curriculum and extracurricular activities.