Antelope Valley Adventist School Photo

Best Lancaster Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 3,257 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lancaster, CA include Lancaster Baptist School, Antelope Valley Adventist School, and Bethel Christian.
The average acceptance rate is 52%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
92% of private elementary schools in Lancaster, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lancaster Private Elementary 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
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
Hope Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
6015 W Ave J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-4440
Gr: 1-4 | 22 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
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,257 Students
502,045 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
44,327 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,412
$17,657
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,100
$8,442
Average Acceptance Rate
52%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
140 Students
57,603 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
491 Students
81,022 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
17%
# Black Students
110 Students
23,401 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,557 Students
193,223 Students
% White Students
49%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
3,903 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
870 Students
121,850 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Lancaster, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lancaster, CA include Lancaster Baptist School, Antelope Valley Adventist School, and Bethel Christian.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lancaster?
12 private elementary schools are located in Lancaster.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Lancaster?
Lancaster private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
92% of private elementary schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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