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Palmdale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 696 students in Palmdale, CA, 2% of all K-12 students in Palmdale, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
78% of private schools in Palmdale, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palmdale Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 284 students
Catholic
1600 E Avenue R4
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5555
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Map of A Caring Touch Christian Family Center
A Caring Touch Christian Family Center
Gr: PK-K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3035 East Ave S
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 533-3910
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Map of Crosswind Community Church-adventureland Preschool
Crosswind Community Church-adventureland Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
41337 10th Street West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-0681
(1)
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Map of Empowered Church International/ Learning Academy
Empowered Church International/ Learning Academy
Gr: K-6 | 25 students
Po Box 902662
Palmdale, CA 93590
(310) 428-3582
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
1709 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-3708
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Map of Palmdale United Methodist Preschool-kindergarten
Palmdale United Methodist Preschool-kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
39055 10th St W
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 272-1334
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Map of Shema Christian
Shema Christian
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Alternative School (Christian)
38990 ROGERS CREEK RD
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 270-9683
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Map of Shepherd Christian School
Shepherd Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Christian
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
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Map of Westside Christian
Westside Christian
Gr: K-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
40027 11th St W
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-7000
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Palmdale, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sommer Haven Church-other
Sommer Haven Church-other
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students
Christian
9107 E Avenue P
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 944-1974
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Palmdale, CA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
696
Students
14
Avg. Class Size
84%
Students of Color
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palmdale)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
696 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
84%
52%
0.70
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%
# Black Students
109 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
50 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
8%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
285 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
43%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Palmdale, CA is St. Mary's Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Palmdale?
9 private schools are located in Palmdale.
How diverse are private schools in Palmdale?
Palmdale private schools are approximately 84% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Palmdale go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Palmdale are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palmdale?
78% of private schools in Palmdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Palmdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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