St. Albert The Great Elementary School Photo

Best Compton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,080 students in Compton, CA (there are 39 public schools, serving 17,508 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Compton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Compton, CA include St. Albert The Great Elementary School and First Christian New Life Academy.
45% of private schools in Compton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Compton Private Schools (2026)

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

Compton, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
440 S Santa Fe Avenue
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 631-5985
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students

Overview

This Town (Compton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,080 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
95%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%
# Black Students
401 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
41%
5%
# White Students
15 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
1%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 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
273 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
28%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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?
The top-ranked private schools in Compton, CA include St. Albert The Great Elementary School and First Christian New Life Academy.
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 51%.
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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