For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,429 students in Gardena, CA (there are 16 public schools, serving 7,724 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Gardena, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Gardena, CA include Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School and Junipero Serra High School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Gardena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Top Ranked Gardena Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Gardena Academy
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Grades: 1-11
| 19 students
Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
(Assembly of God)
16311 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
13510 Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 327-9133
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 327-9133
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Personal Coaching Systems
Special Education School
17800 S Main St Ste 100
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-5676
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-5676
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1003 W 163rd St
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 329-7170
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 329-7170
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Saniku East-west Language School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
16110 La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Grades: K-10
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Gardena, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Gardena, CA include Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School and Junipero Serra High School.
How many private schools are located in Gardena, CA?
8 private schools are located in Gardena, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Gardena, CA?
Gardena, CA private schools are approximately 94% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Gardena, CA go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Gardena, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gardena, CA?
75% of private schools in Gardena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
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