Glendale Adventist Academy Photo - Bell Tower & Auditorium

Best Glendale Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 708 students in Glendale, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in Glendale, CA is Glendale Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private high schools in Glendale, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Glendale Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Glendale Adventist Academy
Glendale Adventist Academy Photo - Bell Tower & Auditorium
(Seventh Day Adventist)
700 Kimlin Dr
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8671
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tobinworld
Special Education School
(1)
920 E Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
Gr: 2-12 | 231 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Glendale, California

Glendale, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
234 N Isabel Street
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 241-9353
Gr: PK-1 | 76 students
First Lutheran School (Closed 2018)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 E Colorado St
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 244-7319
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 11 students
225 S Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 244-4567
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Avg. class size: 18 students
1320 Glenwood Road
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-4560
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
400 E Lomita Ave
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 241-3178
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2512 Weston Place
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 241-7650
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 N Isabel Street
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 243-3119
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students

Overview

This Town (Glendale)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
708 Students
274,993 Students
% Average Students of Color
78%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
26,842 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
61%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1091
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,590
$23,319
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
174 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
25%
13%
# Hispanic Students
225 Students
43,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
16%
# Black Students
73 Students
15,944 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
137 Students
115,902 Students
% White Students
19%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,957 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
96 Students
49,014 Students
% of Others Students
14%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Glendale, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Glendale, CA is Glendale Adventist Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Glendale?
2 private high schools are located in Glendale.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Glendale?
50% of private high schools in Glendale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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