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Best La Mirada Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,557 students in La Mirada, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,725 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in La Mirada, CA are educated in private 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 81%.
100% of private schools in La Mirada, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked La Mirada Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
13021 Santa Gertrudes Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 943-3218
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 15 students
12200 Oxford Drive
La Mirada, CA 90638
(556) 290-2179
Gr: PK-4 | 440 students
Biola Youth Academics Private Satellite Program
Alternative School (Christian)
14540 San Cristobal
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 777-4087
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students
Eagle Nest Preschool, Toddler & Infant Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14340 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 944-8381
Gr: NS-5 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foundation Christian
(Christian)
14901 Adelfa Dr
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
Gr: 1-12 | 183 students
12900 Bluefield Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 947-3309
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students
St. Paul Of The Cross School
(Catholic)
14030 Foster Rd
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 445-4542
Gr: K-8 | 158 students

Overview

This Town (La Mirada)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,557 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
273 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
99 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
303 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
16%
# Black Students
93 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
516 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
40%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,515 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
267 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
21%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in La Mirada, CA?
How many private schools are located in La Mirada?
7 private schools are located in La Mirada.
How diverse are private schools in La Mirada?
La Mirada private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in La Mirada go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in La Mirada are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Mirada?
100% of private schools in La Mirada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in La Mirada are often viewed compared to one another?

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