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Bell Gardens Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 512 students in Bell Gardens, CA, 3% of all K-12 students in Bell Gardens, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Bell Gardens, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bell Gardens Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Gertrude School
St. Gertrude School
Gr: K-8 | 287 students
Catholic
6824 Toler Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1216
(2)
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Map of Alhadi School
Alhadi School
Gr: PK-10 | 162 students
Islamic
5150 Gage Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 772-9135
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Map of Ark Angels Preschool Daycare
Ark Angels Preschool Daycare
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6714 Pine Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-8520
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Map of Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Christian
8300 Eastern Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 806-3761
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Bell Gardens, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
512
Students
+45.9% (+161 students) 10-yr
$4,675
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
91%
Students of Color
-2.2% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bell Gardens)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
512 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025128180179
2024128175172
2023112181174
2022113189185
2021113185180
2020119179171
2019118179175
2018110173172
201795179180
201683173178
201570162167
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% Students of Color
91%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202591%51%34%
202491%51%34%
202397%50%33%
202281%48%33%
202181%48%32%
202085%48%32%
201995%48%31%
201890%47%31%
201797%50%32%
201694%49%32%
201593%49%32%
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0.53
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.530.740.65
20240.530.740.65
20230.640.740.65
20220.540.730.64
20210.540.730.64
20200.440.730.64
20190.500.730.63
20180.540.730.63
20170.560.720.61
20160.470.720.61
20150.480.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20231%1%1%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20191%10%4%
20181%10%4%
20171%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
277 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202554%16%9%
202454%16%9%
202353%16%9%
202263%16%8%
202163%16%9%
202072%16%9%
201961%16%8%
201858%17%8%
201747%17%8%
201669%17%8%
201568%17%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
9 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
2%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%37%52%
20242%37%52%
20233%38%52%
202218%40%54%
202118%40%54%
202014%40%54%
20191%41%56%
20185%41%56%
20173%43%58%
20165%43%58%
20155%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
221 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
43%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202543%29%26%
202443%29%26%
202321%28%25%
202219%28%25%
202119%27%25%
202014%27%24%
201936%26%24%
201836%26%23%
201747%24%22%
201623%24%22%
201525%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBell Gardens, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520:112:111:1
202420:112:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202022:113:112:1
201920:112:112:1
201819:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,675
$18,350
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bell Gardens, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Bell Gardens, CA is St. Gertrude School.
How many private schools are located in Bell Gardens?
4 private schools are located in Bell Gardens.
What percentage of students in Bell Gardens go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Bell Gardens are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bell Gardens?
100% of private schools in Bell Gardens are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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