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Claremont Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,648 students in Claremont, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
60% of private elementary schools in Claremont, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,648
  • Average Tuition: $15,620
  • Average Class Size: 23 students
  • % Students of Color: 72%
  • View Claremont, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,648
  • Average Tuition: $15,620
  • Average Class Size: 23 students
  • % Students of Color: 72%
  • View Claremont, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Claremont Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Foothill Country Day School Photo
Foothill Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
(12)
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Map of Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Gr: K-8 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
611 West Bonita Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-7135
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Map of Western Christian School
Western Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 570 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11
Christian
3105 Padua Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 624-8291
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Map of Academy Of Sports Science
Academy Of Sports Science
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students
Alternative School (Christian)
915 W Foothill Blvd #c635
Claremont, CA 91711
(888) 222-8980
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Map of Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 160 students
Daycare / Preschool
663 E Foothill Blvd
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-5112
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Claremont, California Private Schools (Closed)

Children's School At Claremont Mckenna College Photo
Children's School At Claremont Mckenna College
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
654 E. 6th Street
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-8086
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Claremont, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,648
Students
$15,620
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
72%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Claremont)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
1,648 Students
501,524 Students
% Students of Color
72%
51%
0.78
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
207 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
17%
# Black Students
113 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
414 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
25%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
474 Students
122,202 Students
% of Others Students
29%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
147 Teachers
44,576 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
59%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
28 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,620
$17,229
Average Summer Program Cost
$549
$1,080
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,040
$8,930
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$15.87 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Claremont, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Claremont, CA include Foothill Country Day School, Our Lady Of The Assumption School, and Western Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Claremont?
5 private elementary schools are located in Claremont.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Claremont?
Claremont private elementary schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Claremont?
60% of private elementary schools in Claremont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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