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Gardena Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,276 students in Gardena, CA, 14% of all K-12 students in Gardena, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private schools in Gardena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gardena Private Schools (2026-27)

Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School Photo
Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
(37)
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Junipero Serra High School Photo
Junipero Serra High School
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
(1)
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Map of Gardena Academy
Gardena Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
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Map of Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students
Assembly of God
16311 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
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Map of Maria Regina
Maria Regina
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Catholic
13510 Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 327-9133
(2)
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Map of Personal Coaching Systems
Personal Coaching Systems
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students
Special Education School
17800 S Main St Ste 100
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-5676
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Map of St. Anthony Of Padua School
St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
Catholic
1003 W 163rd St
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 329-7170
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Map of Saniku East-west Language School
Saniku East-west Language School
Gr: K-10 | 78 students
Specialized Curriculum (Seventh Day Adventist)
16110 La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
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Gardena, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Limai Academy
Limai Academy
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 90249
(424) 329-0471
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Gardena, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,276
Students
$7,318
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
95%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gardena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,276 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
95%
52%
0.73
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
240 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
522 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
42%
5%
# White Students
51 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
4%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
285 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
60%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1267
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,318
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gardena, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Gardena, CA include Pacific Lutheran Junior / Senior High School and Junipero Serra High School.
How many private schools are located in Gardena?
8 private schools are located in Gardena.
How diverse are private schools in Gardena?
Gardena private schools are approximately 95% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Gardena go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Gardena are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gardena?
75% of private schools in Gardena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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