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Best Covina Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,404 students in Covina, CA (there are 28 public schools, serving 18,336 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Covina, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Covina, CA include Sacred Heart School and Sonrise Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is same as the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Covina, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Covina Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
360 W Workman St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Sonrise Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Covina Development Center
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covina Gateway Montessori School
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Covina KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
4514 North Lark Ellen Ave.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 332-4001
Gr: NS-PK | 96 students
Firm Foundation Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
541 S Aldenville Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
First Baptist Preschool
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Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Montessori & Preschool
Montessori School
4730 N Grand Ave
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 332-4453
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Ready Set Grow
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
St. Louise De Marillac School
(Catholic)
(1)
1728 E Covina Blvd
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-2317
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Covina, California

Covina, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1172 E Cypress St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 332-0532
Gr: K-1 | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students
19545 E Cienega Avenue
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 332-8519
Gr: PK-1 | 73 students
20505 E Covina Hills Rd
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 339-5352
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covina, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Covina, CA include Sacred Heart School and Sonrise Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Covina?
10 private schools are located in Covina.
How diverse are private schools in Covina?
Covina private schools are approximately 83% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Covina go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Covina are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covina?
50% of private schools in Covina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Covina are often viewed compared to one another?

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