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Carson Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 461 students in Carson, CA.
60% of private elementary schools in Carson, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carson Private Elementary 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 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-44.4% (-4 schools) 10-yr
461
Students
-47.0% (-409 students) 10-yr
$4,975
Avg. Tuition
+10.3% (+$465) 10-yr
31
Avg. Class Size
+19.2% (+5 students) 10-yr
96%
Students of Color
+7.9% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carson)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,549 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearCarson, CA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20206
20195
20185
20175
20167
20159
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# Students
461 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202592204199
202492199192
202387206193
202288213205
202188209201
202085202188
2019103201193
2018103194190
2017103201199
2016113193196
201597180183
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% Students of Color
96%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202596%50%33%
202496%49%32%
202395%49%32%
202296%47%32%
202195%47%31%
202095%46%31%
201996%48%31%
201896%46%30%
201787%49%31%
201687%49%31%
201589%49%31%
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0.62
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.620.740.64
20240.620.740.64
20230.570.740.63
20220.570.720.62
20210.570.730.62
20200.570.730.62
20190.550.720.61
20180.550.720.60
20170.550.710.59
20160.550.710.59
20150.570.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257%12%5%
20247%12%5%
20235%12%5%
20225%10%5%
20215%10%5%
20205%10%5%
20195%11%4%
20185%11%4%
20175%10%4%
20165%10%4%
20156%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
56 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%17%9%
202412%17%9%
202313%17%9%
202213%17%8%
202113%17%9%
202013%17%9%
201912%17%8%
201812%17%8%
201712%17%8%
201612%17%8%
201513%17%8%
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# Black Students
86 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518%5%8%
202418%5%8%
202319%5%8%
202220%5%7%
202120%5%8%
202020%5%8%
201919%5%8%
201819%5%8%
201719%5%7%
201619%5%8%
201519%5%8%
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# White Students
6 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
1%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%40%55%
20241%40%55%
20231%40%55%
20221%43%57%
20211%43%57%
20201%43%58%
20191%44%59%
20181%45%59%
20171%46%61%
20161%46%61%
20151%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
3,903 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
269 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
58%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202558%24%22%
202458%24%22%
202362%24%22%
202261%23%22%
202161%23%20%
202061%23%19%
201963%21%20%
201863%20%20%
201763%20%19%
201663%20%18%
201561%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
44,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:111:1
201918:112:111:1
201818:112:111:1
201718:112:111:1
201618:112:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202558%59%54%
202458%58%54%
202358%58%53%
202258%59%53%
202158%58%53%
202058%57%53%
201958%57%52%
201858%57%52%
201758%57%51%
201658%56%51%
201558%56%50%
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Average Class Size
31 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025311716
2024311715
2023311715
2022311715
2021311715
2020311715
2019311715
2018311715
2017311715
2016261715
2015261715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,975
$17,124

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarson, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$4,975$17,472$14,043
2024$4,975$16,481$12,357
2023$4,975$15,797$11,693
2022$4,475$15,172$11,199
2021$4,475$14,410$10,824
2020$4,475$13,806$10,496
2019$4,475$13,359$10,300
2018$4,475$12,957$10,056
2017$4,475$12,372$9,712
2016$4,510$11,774$9,307
2015$4,510$10,743$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Carson, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Carson, CA is St. Philomena Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Carson?
5 private elementary schools are located in Carson.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Carson?
Carson private elementary schools are approximately 96% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Carson?
60% of private elementary schools in Carson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

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