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Best Lancaster Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 4,238 students in Lancaster, CA (there are 55 public schools, serving 41,647 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lancaster, CA include Seton School, Inc., Paraclete High School, and Bethel Christian.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
74% of private schools in Lancaster, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lancaster Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Antelope Valley Adventist School
Antelope Valley Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
45002 Fern Ave
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-6552
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Bethel Christian
(Christian)
3100 W Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2224
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Christian Schools
(Christian)
(6)
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Gr: PK-12 | 1,328 student Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Lancaster Baptist School
(Baptist)
4020 E Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-4668
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4
Paraclete High School
(Catholic)
42145 30th St W
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seton School, Inc.
(Catholic)
44751 Date Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-8881
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism
Special Education School
6742 E Ave H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
1661 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0404
Gr: K-11 | 27 students
Covenant Christian
Alternative School (Christian)
2851 W Ave L; Pmb 246
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 886-1949
Gr: 1-11 | 22 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
2763 W Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 274-8285
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Desert Christian School
(Christian)
2340 W Ave J8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-7441
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students
Desert Montessori
Montessori School
1030 W Avenue L8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran Christian Academy
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
856 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-1018
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
6015 W Ave J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-4440
Gr: 1-4 | 22 students
Lancaster East KinderCare
Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
44400 Foxton Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Lancaster West KinderCare
Lancaster West KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
43536 22nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-3570
Gr: NS-PK | 78 students
Lancaster-montessori Pre School Inc.
Montessori School
933 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-0026
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
625 W Kettering St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-3613
Gr: K-8 | 240 students
Shekineh Christian
Alternative School (Christian)
42640 Tenth St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-8378
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lancaster, California

Lancaster, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
44339 Beech Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-2137
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
43137 Venture St
Lancaster, CA 93535
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
177 Holston Dr
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 782-6922
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students

Overview

This Town (Lancaster)
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,238 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
263 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,050
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
336 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
807 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
220 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,761 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
42%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
5,515 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
1,058 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
25%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lancaster, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Lancaster, CA include Seton School, Inc., Paraclete High School, and Bethel Christian.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
19 private schools are located in Lancaster.
How diverse are private schools in Lancaster?
Lancaster private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
74% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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