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El Centro Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 303 students in El Centro, CA, 3% of all K-12 students in El Centro, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in El Centro, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in El Centro, CA (2026)

Map of Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Elementary Centro
Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Elementary Centro
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Christian
1923 Austin Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0336
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Map of St. Mary S School
St. Mary S School
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
Catholic
700 S Waterman Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7285
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El Centro, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Christ Community School
Christ Community School
Gr: K-8 | 110 students
Christian
585 W Orange Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-9444
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El Centro, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-50.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
303
Students
-32.1% (-143 students) 10-yr
$7,450
Avg. Tuition
94%
Students of Color
+4.4% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.8% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Centro)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,912 Schools
# Students
303 Students
660,172 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025152180179
2024152175172
2023140181174
2022136189185
2021127185180
2020127179171
2019185179175
2018185173172
2017182179180
2016126173178
2015112162167
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% Students of Color
94%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202594%51%34%
202494%51%34%
202393%50%33%
202292%48%33%
202185%48%32%
202085%48%32%
201989%48%31%
201889%47%31%
201790%50%32%
201690%49%32%
201590%49%32%
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0.38
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.380.740.65
20240.380.740.65
20230.430.740.65
20220.420.730.64
20210.490.730.64
20200.490.730.64
20190.480.730.63
20180.480.730.63
20170.490.720.61
20160.500.720.61
20150.500.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20161%10%4%
20151%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
234 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202577%16%9%
202477%16%9%
202373%16%9%
202275%16%8%
202169%16%9%
202069%16%9%
201969%16%8%
201869%17%8%
201768%17%8%
201668%17%8%
201568%17%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
30,233 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
17 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
6%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%37%52%
20246%37%52%
20236%38%52%
20227%40%54%
202114%40%54%
202014%40%54%
20199%41%56%
20189%41%56%
20179%43%58%
201612%43%58%
201512%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 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
47 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
16%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516%29%26%
202416%29%26%
202321%28%25%
202217%28%25%
202115%27%25%
202015%27%24%
201918%26%24%
201818%26%23%
201720%24%22%
201617%24%22%
201517%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Centro, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,450
$18,325
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in El Centro, CA?
2 private schools are located in El Centro, CA.
What percentage of students in El Centro go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in El Centro are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Centro?
100% of private schools in El Centro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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