Avalon School is a K-12 school in Avalon, California on Santa Catalina Island, 26 miles off the coast of California.
The school is a part of the Long Beach Unified School District.
A remote one-room school house, Two Harbors Elementary located 18 miles away at Two Harbors, closed in 2014 due to low enrollment.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Avalon Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avalon Christian School's ranking?
Avalon Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Avalon Christian School?
The application deadline for Avalon Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Avalon Christian School is Mary Star Of The Sea High School (29.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mary Star Of The Sea Elementary School (27.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Mary Star Of The Sea Elementary School
(Catholic)
717 S Cabrillo Ave
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-0875
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-0875
27.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1226 W Santa Cruz St
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-0703
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-0703
27.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students
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Montessori School
1903 W Summerland St
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-2600
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-2600
28 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peninsula Montessori School
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
28.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
28.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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