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La Crescenta Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 926 students in La Crescenta, CA.
50% of private elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked La Crescenta Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Chamlian Armenian School Photo
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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Map of Elliott Institute
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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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)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
926
Students
+169.2% (+582 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+70.0% (+7 students) 10-yr
49%
Students of Color
-2.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
26:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+136.4% (+15.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Crescenta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,549 Schools
# Students
926 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025232204199
2024231199192
2023216206193
2022188213205
2021188209201
2020188202188
2019184201193
2018159194190
2017180201199
201683193196
201569180183
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% Students of Color
49%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202549%50%33%
202450%49%32%
202350%49%32%
202242%47%32%
202142%47%31%
202042%46%31%
201947%48%31%
201855%46%30%
201752%49%31%
201652%49%31%
201550%49%31%
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0.32
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.320.740.64
20240.320.740.64
20230.330.740.63
20220.370.720.62
20210.370.730.62
20200.370.730.62
20190.390.720.61
20180.460.720.60
20170.420.710.59
20160.710.710.59
20150.690.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20162%2%1%
20152%2%1%
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# Asian Students
16 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%12%5%
20242%12%5%
20232%12%5%
20222%10%5%
20212%10%5%
20202%10%5%
20182%11%4%
20175%10%4%
201613%10%4%
201512%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%17%9%
20242%17%9%
20233%17%9%
20224%17%8%
20214%17%9%
20204%17%9%
20195%17%8%
20187%17%8%
20175%17%8%
201616%17%8%
201515%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20221%5%7%
20211%5%8%
20201%5%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%5%7%
20163%5%8%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
755 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
82%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202582%40%55%
202482%40%55%
202381%40%55%
202278%43%57%
202178%43%57%
202078%43%58%
201977%44%59%
201872%45%59%
201775%46%61%
201646%46%61%
201549%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
3,903 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
118 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513%24%22%
202413%24%22%
202313%24%22%
202212%23%22%
202112%23%20%
202012%23%19%
201914%21%20%
201815%20%20%
201714%20%19%
201619%20%18%
201518%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
44,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526:112:111:1
202426:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:111:1
201912:112:111:1
201812:112:111:1
201712:112:111:1
201612:112:112:1
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%54%
202450%58%54%
202350%58%53%
202250%59%53%
202150%58%53%
202050%57%53%
201950%57%52%
201850%57%52%
201750%57%51%
201650%56%51%
201550%56%50%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Crescenta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025171716
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151715
2018161715
2017161715
2016131715
2015101715
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA is Chamlian Armenian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in La Crescenta?
4 private elementary schools are located in La Crescenta.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in La Crescenta?
50% of private elementary schools in La Crescenta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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