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 top ranked private schools in Downey, CA include Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dual Language School, St. Pius X - St.. Matthias High School and Calvary Chapel Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Downey Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Chapel Christian School![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school]()
![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1538/Calvary-Chapel-Christian-School-bf370ts9u3488g0044coogo8o-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Grades: PK-12
| 877 students
10441 South Downey Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-9969
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-9969
Grades: NS-8
| 305 students
7851 Gardendale Street
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
12320 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 862-3210
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
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 862-5949
Grades: PK-1
| 65 students
10839 La Reina Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 231-4373
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 231-4373
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
10335 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 927-7300
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 927-7300
Grades: PK-7
| 97 students
Downey Christian School
(Christian)
8219 Florence Ave
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 927-7300
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 927-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Kirkwood Christian Schools
(Christian)
10822 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-6911
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-6911
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center![Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center Photo - Lobby Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center Photo - Lobby]()
![Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center Photo - Lobby Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center Photo - Lobby](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/35000/35848/Rancho-Los-Amigos-Childrens-Center-3sepcv1jkmskcgs4c4040c8wo-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
7755 Golondrinas St
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 385-7981
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
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 401-7981
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
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
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4918
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Immaculate Heart Academy (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
8561 Via Amorita
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-8962
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-8962
Grades: 1-11
| 16 students
St. Mark's Episcopal School (Closed 2020)
(Episcopal)
10354 Downey Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7213
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7213
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Downey, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Downey, CA include Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dual Language School, St. Pius X - St.. Matthias High School and Calvary Chapel Christian School.
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%).
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