St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.

Best Inglewood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,521 students in Inglewood, CA (there are 31 public schools, serving 13,503 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Inglewood, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Inglewood, CA include St. Mary's Academy and Slauson Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
19% of private schools in Inglewood, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

Top-Ranked Inglewood Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
701 Grace Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-8470
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Slauson Learning Center
Special Education School
260 N Locust St
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-0520
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
A Bright Beginning Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
712 E Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 673-4525
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
Gr: PK-1 | 131 students
Academy For Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
1020 N Park Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 672-3777
Gr: NS-PK | 71 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Childrens Enrichment Center De Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
3209 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 750-4990
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
From The Heart Preschool & Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
1061 E Hyde Park Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 677-2771
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Inglewood Avenue Preschool Academy
Daycare / Preschool
215 S Inglewood Ave
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-5011
Gr: NS-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students
K Anthony School
(2)
8420 Crenshaw
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 758-1187
Gr: K-6 | 94 students
Kiddie Kollege Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
3301 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 751-4343
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Kids Castle Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
745 N La Brea Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 677-2997
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
One School Global
(Brethren)
207 Hindry Ave
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 662-0902
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. John Chrysostom School
(Catholic)
(1)
530 E Florence Ave
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 677-5868
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
The University Of Children
The University Of Children Photo
Montessori School
1518 Centinela Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 677-4406
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
830 N La Brea
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 1-8 | 200 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wiz Schools
Daycare / Preschool
121 W Arbor Vitae St
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 671-4246
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Inglewood, California

Inglewood, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 W 85th Street
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 752-7594
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
901 E Redondo Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90302
(424) 750-9049
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
4720 W Imperial Hwy
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 671-2099
Gr: K-2 | 25 students
1213 Centinela Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 672-2400
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Relentless Or Nothing Institute (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
340 E Kelso St
Inglewood, CA 90301
(424) 331-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students

Overview

This Town (Inglewood)
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,521 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
97%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
93 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,406
$18,165
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
613 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
40%
5%
# White Students
32 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
2%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
555 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
37%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Inglewood, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Inglewood, CA include St. Mary's Academy and Slauson Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Inglewood?
16 private schools are located in Inglewood.
How diverse are private schools in Inglewood?
Inglewood private schools are approximately 97% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Inglewood go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Inglewood are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Inglewood?
19% of private schools in Inglewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

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