For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 303 students in El Centro, CA (there are 25 public schools, serving 11,697 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in El Centro, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
Private Schools in El Centro, CA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1923 Austin Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0336
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0336
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
St. Mary S School
(Catholic)
700 S Waterman Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7285
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7285
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Tuition listed
El Centro, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Community School (Closed 2017)
(Christian)
585 W Orange Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-9444
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-9444
Gr: K-8 | 110 students
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%).
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