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Vermont Christian School
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Harbor City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 210 students in Harbor City, CA, 7% of all K-12 students in Harbor City, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Harbor City, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Harbor City, CA (2026-27)

Vermont Christian School Photo
Vermont Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
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Map of Happy Tots Montessori School
Happy Tots Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Montessori School
1518 Pacific Coast Hwy
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 818-9937
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The Pines Christian School Photo
The Pines Christian School
Gr: NS-5 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
25200 Western Ave and 25401 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
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Harbor City, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lorenz Hillside School
Lorenz Hillside School
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students
Alternative School
1516 Anaheim Street
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 530-5311
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Harbor City, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
210
Students
+2.4% (+5 students) 10-yr
$7,300
Avg. Tuition
+62.2% (+$2,800) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+41.7% (+5 students) 10-yr
83%
Students of Color
+10.7% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Harbor City)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,909 Schools
# Students
210 Students
659,129 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202596180179
202456175172
202358181174
202255189185
202155185180
202055179171
201949179175
201849173172
201751179180
201651173178
201551162167
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% Students of Color
83%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202583%51%34%
202479%51%34%
202369%50%33%
202273%48%33%
202173%48%32%
202073%48%32%
201999%48%31%
201899%47%31%
201775%50%32%
201675%49%32%
201575%49%32%
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0.81
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.710.740.65
20240.810.740.65
20230.790.740.65
20220.800.730.64
20210.800.730.64
20200.800.730.64
20190.610.730.63
20180.610.730.63
20170.800.720.61
20160.800.720.61
20150.800.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
71,779 Students
% Asian Students
18%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514%11%5%
202422%11%5%
202315%11%5%
202220%10%4%
202120%10%4%
202020%10%4%
20196%10%4%
20186%10%4%
201716%10%4%
201616%10%4%
201516%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513%16%9%
202422%16%9%
202320%16%9%
202218%16%8%
202118%16%9%
202018%16%9%
201921%16%8%
201821%17%8%
201726%17%8%
201626%17%8%
201526%17%8%
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# Black Students
34 Students
30,222 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%5%7%
202420%5%7%
202321%5%8%
202222%4%7%
202122%5%7%
202022%5%8%
201958%4%7%
201858%4%7%
201714%5%7%
201614%5%7%
201514%5%8%
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# White Students
33 Students
235,744 Students
% White Students
16%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%37%52%
202420%37%52%
202331%38%52%
202227%40%54%
202127%40%54%
202027%40%54%
20191%41%56%
20181%41%56%
201722%43%58%
201622%43%58%
201522%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
61 Students
188,115 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202548%29%26%
202412%29%26%
202313%28%25%
202213%28%25%
202113%27%25%
202013%27%24%
201914%26%24%
201814%26%23%
201722%24%22%
201622%24%22%
201522%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
55,647 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025171715
2024121715
2023121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2016121715
2015121715
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541513
202441412
202341311
202241311
202141311
202041311
201941311
201841311
201741210
201641210
201541110
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1264
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,300
$17,579

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$5,500$18,076$15,012
2024$4,500$17,195$13,254
2023$4,500$16,660$12,626
2022$4,500$15,979$12,187
2021$4,500$15,298$11,800
2020$4,500$14,748$11,512
2019$4,500$14,369$11,293
2018$4,500$13,813$11,017
2017$4,500$13,422$10,708
2016$4,500$12,852$10,356
2015$4,500$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$318
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%29%34%
202420%29%34%
202320%29%34%
202220%28%33%
202120%28%33%
202020%28%32%
201920%27%31%
201820%27%30%
201720%27%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$191
$9,265

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$1,346$8,932$7,073
2024$2,500$8,712$6,930
2023$2,500$8,186$6,469
2022$2,500$8,205$6,289
2021$2,500$7,081$6,055
2020$2,500$6,794$5,921
2019$2,500$6,413$5,795
2018$2,500$5,977$5,456
2017$2,500$5,752$5,319
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarbor City, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202580%80%81%
202480%84%85%
202380%84%85%
202280%84%85%
202180%84%85%
202080%84%85%
201980%84%85%
201880%84%85%
201780%85%85%
201680%84%85%
201580%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Harbor City, CA?
3 private schools are located in Harbor City, CA.
What percentage of students in Harbor City go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Harbor City are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harbor City?
67% of private schools in Harbor City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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