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Carson Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 479 students in Carson, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in Carson, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Carson, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carson Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Philomena Elementary School
St. Philomena Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students
Avg. class size: 31 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
21832 Main Street
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-4827
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Map of Bethel Baptist School
Bethel Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Baptist
1361 E Carson St
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 522-4450
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Carson Christian School Photo
Carson Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Sports: 6
Pentecostal
17705 Central Avenue
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 609-2300
(2)
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Map of Devin A. Gonzales II Academy Of The Art's And School
Devin A. Gonzales II Academy Of The Art's And School
Gr: K-10 | 5 students
336 E 238th St
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 612-8749
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Map of Golden Wings Academy Inc
Golden Wings Academy Inc
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Alternative School
20715 Avalon Blvd # 360
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
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Map of Hemingway Park
Hemingway Park
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
Alternative School
700 E GARDENA BLVD
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 538-0018
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Carson, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
479
Students
$4,975
Avg. Tuition
31
Avg. Class Size
96%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carson)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
479 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
96%
52%
0.61
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
89 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
6 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
1%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Others Students
284 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
59%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
60%
Average Class Size
31 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,975
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carson, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Carson, CA is St. Philomena Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Carson?
6 private schools are located in Carson.
How diverse are private schools in Carson?
Carson private schools are approximately 96% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Carson go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Carson are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carson?
50% of private schools in Carson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

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