For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 814 students in Lakewood, CA (there are 15 public schools, serving 9,014 public students). 8% 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. Pancratius Elementary School and St. Joseph High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph High School![St. Joseph High School Photo]( "St. Joseph High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
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
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 634-6310
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
4300 Bellflower Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 377-1300
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
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
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
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 422-2845
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
Lakewood, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Time Child Care Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
6504 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 867-8583
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 867-8583
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Lakewood, CA include St. Pancratius Elementary School and St. Joseph High 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?
8% 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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