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Palmdale Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 450 students in Palmdale, CA.
80% of private elementary schools in Palmdale, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Palmdale Private Elementary 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 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 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)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
450
Students
-17.3% (-94 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
89%
Students of Color
+30.9% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palmdale)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,551 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearPalmdale, CA Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20224
20215
20205
20196
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
450 Students
501,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590204199
202490199192
2023106206193
2022115213205
202195209201
202095202188
2019107201193
201893194190
2017113201199
2016113193196
2015136180183
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% Students of Color
89%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202589%50%33%
202489%49%32%
202390%49%32%
202274%47%32%
202174%47%31%
202074%46%31%
201982%48%31%
201875%46%30%
201767%49%31%
201667%49%31%
201568%49%31%
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0.70
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.700.740.64
20240.700.740.64
20230.700.740.63
20220.670.720.62
20210.670.730.62
20200.670.730.62
20190.660.720.61
20180.670.720.60
20170.690.710.59
20160.680.710.59
20150.690.710.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
57,419 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%12%5%
20243%12%5%
20233%12%5%
20228%10%5%
20217%10%5%
20207%10%5%
20192%11%4%
20183%11%4%
20177%10%4%
20167%10%4%
20157%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
190 Students
80,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%17%9%
202446%17%9%
202347%17%9%
202248%17%8%
202147%17%9%
202047%17%9%
201953%17%8%
201848%17%8%
201745%17%8%
201645%17%8%
201545%17%8%
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# Black Students
96 Students
23,393 Students
% Black Students
23%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202523%5%8%
202423%5%8%
202321%5%8%
20227%5%7%
20217%5%8%
20207%5%8%
20194%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20178%5%7%
20168%5%8%
20158%5%8%
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# White Students
41 Students
193,183 Students
% White Students
10%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%40%55%
202410%40%55%
202310%40%55%
202229%43%57%
202131%43%57%
202031%43%58%
201922%44%59%
201830%45%59%
201732%46%61%
201631%46%61%
201530%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 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
71 Students
121,938 Students
% of Others Students
17%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%24%22%
202417%24%22%
202318%24%22%
20228%23%22%
20218%23%20%
20208%23%19%
201910%21%20%
20182%20%20%
20178%20%19%
20169%20%18%
201510%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
44,367 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520:112:111:1
202420:112:111:1
202320:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202015:112:111:1
201916:112:111:1
201817:112:111:1
201719:112:111:1
201619:112:112:1
201523:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearPalmdale, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025151716
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019171715
2018151715
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Palmdale, CA is St. Mary's Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Palmdale?
5 private elementary schools are located in Palmdale.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Palmdale?
Palmdale private elementary schools are approximately 89% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Palmdale?
80% of private elementary schools in Palmdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Palmdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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