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La Crescenta Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,096 students in La Crescenta, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in La Crescenta, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
40% of private schools in La Crescenta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked La Crescenta Private Schools (2026-27)

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Chamlian Armenian School
Gr: K-8 | 713 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
4444 Lowell Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
(1)
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Elliott Institute
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
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La Crescenta Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Montessori School
3811 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
(1)
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Robbins Nest Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
2912 & 2920 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
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St. James-holy Redeemer School
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
Catholic
4635 Dunsmore Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7778
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La Crescenta, California Private Schools (Closed)

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First Steps School
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
Daycare / Preschool
3950 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-6364
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Lutheran School Of The Foothills
Gr: K-6 | 58 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
3561 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4141
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La Crescenta, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,096
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
29:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Crescenta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,096 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
29%
52%
0.45
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
766 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
70%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
276 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
25%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in La Crescenta, CA?
The top ranked private schools in La Crescenta, CA is Chamlian Armenian School.
How many private schools are located in La Crescenta?
5 private schools are located in La Crescenta.
How diverse are private schools in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in La Crescenta go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in La Crescenta are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Crescenta?
40% of private schools in La Crescenta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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