Best Lakewood Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 901 students in Lakewood, CA (there are 15 public schools, serving 9,404 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA include St. Pancratius Elementary School and St. Joseph High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Lakewood, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked Lakewood Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
St. Pancratius Elementary School
(Catholic)
3601 Saint Pancratius Pl
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Bright Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6504 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 867-8583
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Educare Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4300 Bellflower Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Educare Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
5730 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
St. Timothy Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4645 Woodruff Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 421-8441
Grades: NS-PK
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA include St. Pancratius Elementary School and St. Joseph High School.
How many private schools are located in Lakewood, CA?
6 private schools are located in Lakewood, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Lakewood, CA?
Lakewood, CA private schools are approximately 79% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Lakewood, CA go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lakewood, CA?
50% of private schools in Lakewood, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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