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El Centro Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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).

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Private Schools in El Centro, CA (2026-27)

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

2
Private Schools
303
Students
$7,450
Avg. Tuition
94%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Centro)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
303 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
94%
52%
0.38
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
234 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
16%
# Black Students
0 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
17 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
6%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
47 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
16%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,450
$17,598

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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