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Best Duarte Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 311 students in Duarte, CA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,923 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Duarte, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Duarte, CA is Hayden Child Care Center.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private schools in Duarte, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Duarte Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hayden Child Care Center
Hayden Child Care Center Photo - Hayden Child Care Center: Educating for Life with the mind and heart of Christ
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
819 Buena Vista St
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9592
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Berean Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2302 Mountain Ave
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-3217
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Foothill Oaks Academy
Foothill Oaks Academy Photo - Foothill Oaks Academy Preschool - Eighth Grade
822 Bradbourne Ave
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 344-6759
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maryvale Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
2502 Huntington Dr
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-1514
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
School Of Little Scholars
Daycare / Preschool
932 Buena Vista Street
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 357-9660
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Duarte)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
311 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
69%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$18,165
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
42 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
13%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 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
189 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
61%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Duarte, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Duarte, CA is Hayden Child Care Center.
How many private schools are located in Duarte?
5 private schools are located in Duarte.
How diverse are private schools in Duarte?
Duarte private schools are approximately 69% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Duarte go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Duarte are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Duarte?
60% of private schools in Duarte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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