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Atherton Christian School

2627 West 116th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250

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Tel: (323) 757-0228

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Atherton Baptist school is a church striving to lead its members to a loving, learning, loyal, and lasting relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Re-establishing a Standard of Excellence in God's Church through: Education, Renovation, Rejuvenation, and Evangelization.

At Atherton Baptist school throughout the day the children are involved in numerous learning activities.

Some of them include learning numbers, alphabets, colors, shapes, foreign language and computers.

In addition, singing and playing are a vital part of every child's daily experience.

Our little ones learn Biblical stories and even memorize scriptures.

Even our snacks and meal times are educational experiences where children learn to be appreciative for what God has given them through prayer.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 178 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Atherton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1906

Student Body

Total Students

178 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Atherton Baptist school is a church striving to lead its members to a loving, learning, loyal, and lasting relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Re-establishing a Standard of Excellence in God's Church through: Education, Renovation, Rejuvenation, and Evangelization. At Atherton Baptist school throughout the day the children are involved in numerous learning activities. Some of them include learning numbers, alphabets, colors, shapes, foreign language and computers. In addition, singing and playing are a vital part of every child's daily experience. Our little ones learn Biblical stories and even memorize scriptures. Even our snacks and meal times are educational experiences where children learn to be appreciative for what God has given them through prayer.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Atherton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Atherton Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 178 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,193 for elementary schools and $23,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).