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La Crescenta Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 80%.
40% of private schools in La Crescenta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked La Crescenta Private Schools (2026)

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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-37.5% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,096
Students
+57.2% (+399 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+36.4% (+4 students) 10-yr
29%
Students of Color
+7.4% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
29:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+163.6% (+18.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Crescenta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLa Crescenta, CA Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20187
20177
20166
20158
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# Students
1,096 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025219180179
2024216175172
2023206181174
2022201189185
2021201185180
2020201179171
2019173179175
2018157173172
2017172179180
2016106173178
201587162167
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% Students of Color
29%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%51%34%
202432%51%34%
202331%50%33%
202227%48%33%
202127%48%32%
202027%48%32%
201932%48%31%
201840%47%31%
201728%50%32%
201628%49%32%
201527%49%32%
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0.45
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.450.740.65
20240.500.740.65
20230.520.740.65
20220.550.730.64
20210.550.730.64
20200.550.730.64
20190.540.730.63
20180.570.730.63
20170.550.720.61
20160.610.720.61
20150.620.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20162%1%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
16 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20241%11%5%
20232%11%5%
20221%10%4%
20211%10%4%
20201%10%4%
20181%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20166%10%4%
20156%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%16%9%
20242%16%9%
20232%16%9%
20222%16%8%
20212%16%9%
20202%16%9%
20194%16%8%
20185%17%8%
20174%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
766 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
70%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%37%52%
202462%37%52%
202360%38%52%
202254%40%54%
202154%40%54%
202054%40%54%
201957%41%56%
201855%41%56%
201759%43%58%
201629%43%58%
201531%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 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
276 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
25%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%29%26%
202434%29%26%
202335%28%25%
202240%28%25%
202140%27%25%
202040%27%24%
201936%26%24%
201836%26%23%
201733%24%22%
201655%24%22%
201553%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529:112:111:1
202430:112:111:1
202318:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%59%55%
202450%58%54%
202350%58%54%
202250%59%54%
202150%59%54%
202050%58%54%
201950%58%53%
201850%58%53%
201750%58%53%
201650%57%52%
201550%57%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025151715
2024141715
2023141715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141715
2018151715
2017151715
2016121715
2015111715
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025100%80%81%
2024100%84%85%
2023100%84%85%
2022100%84%85%
2021100%84%85%
2020100%84%85%
2019100%84%85%
2018100%84%85%
2017100%85%85%
2016100%84%85%
2015100%84%85%
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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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