St. Joseph High School Photo

Best Lakewood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 814 students in Lakewood, CA (there are 15 public schools, serving 8,589 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA include St. Joseph High School and St. Pancratius Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Lakewood, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Lakewood Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
St. Pancratius Elementary School
(Catholic)
3601 Saint Pancratius Pl
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Educare Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4300 Bellflower Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Educare Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
5730 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
St. Timothy Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4645 Woodruff Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 421-8441
Gr: NS-PK | 79 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Country Club
Special Education School
3501 Country Club Dr
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 422-2845
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lakewood, California

Lakewood, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6504 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 867-8583
Gr: PK-K | 116 students

Overview

This Town (Lakewood)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
814 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
79%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,221
$18,165
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,150
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
16%
# Black Students
24 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
126 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
16%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
222 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA include St. Joseph High School and St. Pancratius Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Lakewood?
6 private schools are located in Lakewood.
How diverse are private schools in Lakewood?
Lakewood private schools are approximately 79% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Lakewood go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lakewood are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lakewood?
50% of private schools in Lakewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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