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Palmdale Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
696
Students
-18.6% (-159 students) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-30.0% (-6 students) 10-yr
84%
Students of Color
+35.5% (+22.0 pp) 10-yr
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palmdale)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPalmdale, CA Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20228
20219
20209
201910
20189
20179
201610
20159
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# Students
696 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202577180179
202477175172
202388181174
202293189185
202184185180
202084179171
201986179175
201875173172
201789179180
201688173178
201595162167
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% Students of Color
84%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202584%51%34%
202484%51%34%
202376%50%33%
202272%48%33%
202172%48%32%
202072%48%32%
201975%48%31%
201868%47%31%
201763%50%32%
201661%49%32%
201562%49%32%
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0.70
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.700.740.65
20240.700.740.65
20230.680.740.65
20220.720.730.64
20210.730.730.64
20200.730.730.64
20190.710.730.63
20180.750.730.63
20170.730.720.61
20160.720.720.61
20150.720.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20231%11%5%
20225%10%4%
20215%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20192%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20175%10%4%
20164%10%4%
20154%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
199 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%16%9%
202430%16%9%
202329%16%9%
202232%16%8%
202131%16%9%
202031%16%9%
201943%16%8%
201836%17%8%
201733%17%8%
201630%17%8%
201530%17%8%
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# Black Students
109 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%5%7%
202417%5%7%
202314%5%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%5%8%
20194%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20177%5%7%
20167%5%7%
20157%5%8%
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# White Students
50 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
8%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%37%52%
20248%37%52%
20238%38%52%
202220%40%54%
202122%40%54%
202022%40%54%
201919%41%56%
201823%41%56%
201724%43%58%
201622%43%58%
201521%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 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
285 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
43%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202542%29%26%
202442%29%26%
202347%28%25%
202237%28%25%
202136%27%25%
202036%27%24%
201925%26%24%
201825%26%23%
201731%24%22%
201637%24%22%
201538%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521:112:111:1
202421:112:111:1
202323:112:111:1
202221:112:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201920:112:112:1
201821:112:112:1
201722:113:112:1
201623:113:112:1
201527:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025141715
2024141715
2023141715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017201715
2016201715
2015201715
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Tuition & Aid
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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