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Best Covina Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Covina, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Covina Private Schools (2026)

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
Covina KinderCare Photo - Covina KinderCare Building
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
First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!
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

Overview

This Town (Covina)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,404 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
83%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
133 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,220
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.74
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
571 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
16%
# Black Students
28 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
120 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
8%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
606 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
43%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

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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