Best Hawthorne Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 756 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Hawthorne, CA include Atherton Christian School and St. Joseph School.
80% of private preschools in Hawthorne, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Hawthorne Private Preschools (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
Launch Pad Learning
Daycare / Preschool
4141 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-2176
Gr: PK-K | 90 students

Overview

This Town (Hawthorne)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
756 Students
363,174 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
26,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
58%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,560
$15,707
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,651

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
30,340 Students
% Asian Students
18%
9%
# Hispanic Students
245 Students
43,248 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
12%
# Black Students
170 Students
12,193 Students
% Black Students
22%
4%
# White Students
9 Students
112,317 Students
% White Students
1%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,999 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
206 Students
143,604 Students
% of Others Students
27%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Hawthorne, CA include Atherton Christian School and St. Joseph School.
How many private preschools are located in Hawthorne?
5 private preschools are located in Hawthorne.
How diverse are private preschools in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne private preschools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hawthorne?
80% of private preschools in Hawthorne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private preschools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Hawthorne include: Atherton Christian School vs. St. Joseph School

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