Best Bell Gardens Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 481 students in Bell Gardens, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Bell Gardens, CA is St. Gertrude School.
100% of private elementary schools in Bell Gardens, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Bell Gardens Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Gertrude School
(Catholic)
(2)
6824 Toler Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1216
Gr: K-8 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Alhadi School
(Islamic)
5150 Gage Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 772-9135
Gr: PK-10 | 162 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
8300 Eastern Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 806-3761
Gr: K-12 | 32 students

Overview

This Town (Bell Gardens)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
481 Students
504,341 Students
% Average Students of Color
90%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
44,246 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,675
$17,472

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
57,675 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
271 Students
81,158 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
17%
# Black Students
4 Students
23,629 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
9 Students
193,816 Students
% White Students
2%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,916 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
196 Students
123,052 Students
% of Others Students
41%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bell Gardens, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bell Gardens, CA is St. Gertrude School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bell Gardens?
3 private elementary schools are located in Bell Gardens.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bell Gardens?
100% of private elementary schools in Bell Gardens are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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