Top 3 Best Downey Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,599 students in Downey, CA (there are 29 public schools, serving 21,681 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Downey, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Downey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Downey Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school
(Christian)
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Grades: PK-12
| 877 students
10441 South Downey Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-9969
Grades: NS-8
| 305 students
St. Pius X - St.. Matthias High School
(Catholic)
(16)
7851 Gardendale Street
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
12320 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 862-3210
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Around The World Children Center
Daycare / Preschool
10441 Lakewood Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 862-5949
Grades: PK-1
| 65 students
Children's Academy Of Success
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
10839 La Reina Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 231-4373
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
8033 3rd St
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-1499
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Downey Christian Early Learning Center
(Christian)
(1)
10335 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 927-7300
Grades: PK-7
| 97 students
Downey Christian School
(Christian)
8219 Florence Ave
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 927-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Kirkwood Christian Schools
(Christian)
10822 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-6911
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
7755 Golondrinas St
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 385-7981
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Rancho Los Amigos KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7755 Golondrinas St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 401-7981
Grades: NS-PK
| students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Downey, California

Downey, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13200 Clark Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4918
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
8561 Via Amorita
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-8962
Grades: 1-11
| 16 students
10354 Downey Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7213
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Downey, CA?
How many private schools are located in Downey, CA?
12 private schools are located in Downey, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Downey, CA?
Downey, CA private schools are approximately 78% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Downey, CA go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Downey, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Downey, CA?
67% of private schools in Downey, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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