For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 931 students in Gardena, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of private elementary schools in Gardena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Private Elementary Schools in Gardena, CA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gardena Academy
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
(Assembly of God)
16311 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Tuition listed
Personal Coaching Systems
Special Education School
17800 S Main St Ste 100
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-5676
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-5676
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1003 W 163rd St
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 329-7170
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 329-7170
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
Saniku East-west Language School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
16110 La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Gr: K-10 | 78 students
Gardena, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 90249
(424) 329-0471
Gardena, CA 90249
(424) 329-0471
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Gardena, CA?
7 private elementary schools are located in Gardena, CA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Gardena?
Gardena private elementary schools are approximately 93% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gardena?
71% of private elementary schools in Gardena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
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