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Hawthorne Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 865 students in Hawthorne, CA.
83% of private elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hawthorne Private Elementary 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 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 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 (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
865
Students
-6.2% (-57 students) 10-yr
$4,560
Avg. Tuition
97%
Students of Color
+7.8% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hawthorne)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,551 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearHawthorne, CA Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20225
20215
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
865 Students
501,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025144204199
2024144199192
2023167206193
2022162213205
2021162209201
2020142202188
2019152201193
2018152194190
2017158201199
2016181193196
2015154180183
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% Students of Color
97%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202597%50%33%
202497%49%32%
202397%49%32%
202289%47%32%
202189%47%31%
202088%46%31%
201998%48%31%
201898%46%30%
201787%49%31%
201690%49%31%
201590%49%31%
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0.73
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.730.740.64
20240.730.740.64
20230.700.740.63
20220.750.720.62
20210.750.730.62
20200.750.730.62
20190.710.720.61
20180.710.720.60
20170.730.710.59
20160.750.710.59
20150.750.710.58
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
137 Students
57,419 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%12%5%
202417%12%5%
20232%12%5%
20226%10%5%
20216%10%5%
20207%10%5%
201917%11%4%
201817%11%4%
20177%10%4%
20167%10%4%
20157%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
290 Students
80,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202533%17%9%
202433%17%9%
202335%17%9%
202237%17%8%
202137%17%9%
202037%17%9%
201943%17%8%
201843%17%8%
201740%17%8%
201635%17%8%
201535%17%8%
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# Black Students
319 Students
23,393 Students
% Black Students
36%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202536%5%8%
202436%5%8%
202334%5%8%
202227%5%7%
202127%5%8%
202026%5%8%
201928%5%8%
201828%5%8%
201730%5%7%
201626%5%8%
201526%5%8%
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# White Students
22 Students
193,183 Students
% White Students
3%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%40%55%
20242%40%55%
20233%40%55%
20228%43%57%
20218%43%57%
20209%43%58%
20192%44%59%
20182%45%59%
201712%46%61%
201610%46%61%
201510%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
110 Students
121,938 Students
% of Others Students
12%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%24%22%
202412%24%22%
202326%24%22%
202220%23%22%
202120%23%20%
202019%23%19%
201910%21%20%
201810%20%20%
201711%20%19%
201622%20%18%
201522%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
44,367 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202014:112:111:1
201915:112:111:1
201815:112:111:1
201715:112:111:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202575%59%54%
202475%58%54%
202375%58%53%
202275%59%53%
202175%58%53%
202075%57%53%
201975%57%52%
201875%57%52%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,560
$17,760

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$4,560$17,472$14,043
2024$4,560$16,481$12,357
2023$4,560$15,797$11,693
2022$4,560$15,172$11,199
2021$4,560$14,410$10,824
2020$4,560$13,806$10,496
2019$4,560$13,359$10,300
2018$4,560$12,957$10,056
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202580%28%34%
202480%28%33%
202380%27%33%
202280%27%32%
202180%27%32%
202080%27%31%
201980%26%30%
201880%26%29%
201780%26%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,437

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearHawthorne, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$1,500$8,316$6,227
2024$1,500$8,163$6,113
2023$1,500$7,722$5,785
2022$1,500$7,550$5,514
2021$1,500$6,152$5,269
2020$1,500$5,983$5,141
2019$1,500$5,550$5,007
2018$1,500$5,239$4,752
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA include Atherton Christian School and St. Joseph School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Hawthorne?
6 private elementary schools are located in Hawthorne.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne private elementary schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Hawthorne?
83% of private elementary schools in Hawthorne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private elementary schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?

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