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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,195 students in Rowland Heights, CA, 19% of all K-12 students in Rowland Heights, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
22% of private schools in Rowland Heights, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rowland Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

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Elite Open School
Gr: 3-12 | 518 students
Sports: 3
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
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Southlands Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 507 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 20
Christian
18550 Farjardo St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 598-9733
(3)
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Apex Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
19560 E Walnut Dr S
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 869-5965
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California University Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 8
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
(15)
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City of Industry KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1650 Stoner Creek Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3550
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Deway School
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
17800 Castleton St Ste 685
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
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Fullerton Christian Academy
Gr: K-7 | 47 students
Christian
2628 Fullerton Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-6686
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Ivy League School
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
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Math For The Gifted And Talented
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
18648 Del Bonita St
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(714) 728-8889
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Rowland Heights, CA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,195
Students
$11,300
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
95%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rowland Heights)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,195 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
95%
52%
0.59
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
451 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
37%
11%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
10 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
49 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
4%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
624 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
52%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
97 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
60%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
35
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,300
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rowland Heights, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Rowland Heights, CA include Elite Open School and Southlands Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Rowland Heights?
9 private schools are located in Rowland Heights.
How diverse are private schools in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights private schools are approximately 95% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Rowland Heights go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Rowland Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rowland Heights?
22% of private schools in Rowland Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Rowland Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rowland Heights include: Fullerton Christian Academy vs. Southlands Christian Schools

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