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Hawthorne Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 987 students in Hawthorne, CA, 8% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Hawthorne, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hawthorne Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Atherton Christian School
Atherton Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
Baptist
2627 West 116th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
11886 Acacia Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1014
(8)
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Map of Al-huda Islamic School
Al-huda Islamic School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Islamic
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
(1)
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Map of Del Aire Daycare And Preschool
Del Aire Daycare And Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
4955 W 119th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-0187
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Map of Hawthorne Academy
Hawthorne Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
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Map of Launch Pad Learning
Launch Pad Learning
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
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Map of Light And Life Christian School
Light And Life Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Church of the Nazarene
14204 Prairie Av
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-2790
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
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Hawthorne, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
987
Students
$4,560
Avg. Tuition
96%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hawthorne)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
987 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
96%
52%
0.75
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
139 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
14%
11%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%
# Black Students
327 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
33%
5%
# White Students
25 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
2%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
208 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
60%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,560
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Hawthorne, CA include St. Joseph School and Atherton Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Hawthorne?
8 private schools are located in Hawthorne.
How diverse are private schools in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne private schools are approximately 96% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Hawthorne go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hawthorne?
75% of private schools in Hawthorne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?

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