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Compton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,080 students in Compton, CA, 6% of all K-12 students in Compton, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
45% of private schools in Compton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Compton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Christian New Life Academy
First Christian New Life Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1517 E Alondra Blvd
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 763-7184
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Map of Our Lady Of Victory School
Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Catholic
601 E Palmer St
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 631-1320
(5)
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St. Albert The Great Elementary School Photo
St. Albert The Great Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
823 E Compton Blvd
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 515-3891
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Map of Eko Multipurpose Center Inc
Eko Multipurpose Center Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Special Education School
403 S Santa Fe Ave
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 537-9083
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Map of Epiphany Academy
Epiphany Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students
Special Education School
302 N Long Beach Blvd
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1469
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Map of Juniorversity
Juniorversity
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
2400 S Central Ave
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 638-3500
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Map of Mandela Children's Learning Village
Mandela Children's Learning Village
Gr: K-7 | 16 students
Specialized Curriculum
531 W Tichenor St
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 631-5556
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Map of Optimal Christian Academy
Optimal Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Baptist
1300 E Palmer St
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 603-0378
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Map of St. Timothy's Episcopal Day School
St. Timothy's Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
312 S Oleander Ave
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 638-6319
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Map of Tower Of Faith Christian Academy
Tower Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students
Pentecostal
4323 E Rosecrans Avenue
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 632-5555
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Map of Wonderland Angels Early Learning Center
Wonderland Angels Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
15208 S Avalon Blvd
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 327-6333
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Compton, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Christian Foundation School
Christian Foundation School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Christian
440 S Santa Fe Avenue
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 631-5985
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Compton, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
-15.4% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,080
Students
+8.5% (+85 students) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
95%
Students of Color
-4.0% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+6.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Compton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,908 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCompton, CA Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
20229
20219
202010
201911
201811
201710
201611
201513
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Private schools dipped then recovered in Compton, falling from 11 in 2016 to 9 in 2022 before returning to 11 in 2025.
# Students
1,080 Students
659,615 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCompton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202598180179
202497175172
2023105181174
2022126189185
2021126185180
2020116179171
2019104179175
2018104173172
2017101179180
201686173178
201577162167
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Private schools smaller overall in Compton, averaging 86 students in 2016 and 98 in 2025, while California and the U.S. were much larger.
% Students of Color
95%
52%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCompton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595%51%34%
202498%51%34%
202399%50%33%
202299%48%33%
202199%48%32%
202099%48%32%
2019100%48%31%
2018100%47%31%
2017100%50%32%
2016100%49%32%
201599%49%32%
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0.68
0.74

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearCompton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.680.740.65
20240.670.740.65
20230.670.740.65
20220.670.730.64
20210.670.730.64
20200.670.730.64
20190.650.730.63
20180.650.730.63
20170.630.720.61
20160.600.720.61
20150.610.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCompton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%16%9%
202430%16%9%
202330%16%9%
202231%16%8%
202131%16%9%
202030%16%9%
201934%16%8%
201834%17%8%
201718%17%8%
201615%17%8%
201514%17%8%
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# Black Students
401 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
41%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCompton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%5%7%
202442%5%7%
202343%5%8%
202241%4%7%
202141%5%7%
202042%5%8%
201945%4%7%
201845%4%7%
201749%5%7%
201652%5%7%
201551%5%8%
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# White Students
15 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
1%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
273 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCompton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202527%29%26%
202426%29%26%
202326%28%25%
202228%28%25%
202128%27%25%
202027%27%24%
201921%26%24%
201821%26%23%
201733%24%22%
201633%24%22%
201534%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
68 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCompton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202219:112:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201919:112:112:1
201819:112:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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Student-teacher ratio up 4 in Compton private schools, rising from 15:1 in 2016 to 19:1 in 2022 before easing to 16:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
60%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Compton, CA?
How many private schools are located in Compton?
11 private schools are located in Compton.
How diverse are private schools in Compton?
Compton private schools are approximately 95% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Compton go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Compton are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Compton?
45% of private schools in Compton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Compton are often viewed compared to one another?

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