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Best 90250 California Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 987 students in 90250, CA (there are 20 public schools, serving 12,099 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 90250, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 90250, CA include Atherton Christian School and St. Joseph School.
75% of private schools in 90250, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top-Ranked 90250 California Private Schools (2026)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 90250, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in 90250, CA include Atherton Christian School and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in 90250?
8 private schools are located in 90250.
How diverse are private schools in 90250?
90250 private schools are approximately 96% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 90250 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 90250 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 90250?
75% of private schools in 90250 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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