Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom

Best Lancaster Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 4,167 students in Lancaster, CA (there are 54 public schools, serving 41,579 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 Bethel Christian, Desert Christian Schools, and Seton School, Inc..
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
72% 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 students 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
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
Grace Lutheran Christian Academy (Closed 2026)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
856 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-1018
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,167 Students
660,130 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
253 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,833
$18,264
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,100
$9,026
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
331 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
795 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
213 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,700 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
5,499 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
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 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 Bethel Christian, Desert Christian Schools, and Seton School, Inc..
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
18 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 52%.
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?
72% 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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