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Lakewood Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 814 students in Lakewood, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, 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 83%.
50% of private schools in Lakewood, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lakewood Private Schools (2026-27)

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

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Bright Time Child Care Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
6504 South St
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 867-8583
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Lakewood, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
814
Students
$7,221
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
79%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lakewood)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
814 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
79%
52%
0.71
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
16%
# Black Students
24 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
126 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
16%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
1%
# Others Students
222 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,221
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,150
$9,629
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
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 52%.
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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