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Rowland Heights Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 80%.
22% of private schools in Rowland Heights, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Rowland Heights Private Schools (2026)

Map of Elite Open School
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 (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+80.0% (+4 schools) 10-yr
1,195
Students
+435.9% (+972 students) 10-yr
$18,150
Avg. Tuition
+65.0% (+$7,150) 8-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-31.3% (-5 students) 9-yr
95%
Students of Color
-4.0% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+9.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rowland Heights)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRowland Heights, CA Total Schools
20259
20249
20237
20227
20217
20207
20196
20186
20176
20165
20155
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# Students
1,195 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025152180179
2024152175172
2023233181174
2022282189185
2021282185180
2020189179171
2019200179175
2018177173172
2017169179180
201656173178
201556162167
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% Students of Color
95%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202593%51%34%
202493%51%34%
202394%50%33%
202287%48%33%
202187%48%32%
202094%48%32%
201988%48%31%
201890%47%31%
201798%50%32%
201699%49%32%
201599%49%32%
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0.59
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.590.740.65
20240.590.740.65
20230.610.740.65
20220.600.730.64
20210.600.730.64
20200.540.730.64
20190.660.730.63
20180.660.730.63
20170.670.720.61
20160.620.720.61
20150.500.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
451 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
37%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202537%11%5%
202437%11%5%
202345%11%5%
202245%10%4%
202145%10%4%
202065%10%4%
201954%10%4%
201854%10%4%
201752%10%4%
201659%10%4%
201561%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
63 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%16%9%
20245%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20207%16%9%
20199%16%8%
20189%17%8%
20179%17%8%
201610%17%8%
20151%17%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20198%4%7%
20188%4%7%
20179%5%7%
201610%5%7%
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# White Students
49 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
4%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%37%52%
20244%37%52%
20234%38%52%
20223%40%54%
20213%40%54%
20205%40%54%
20199%41%56%
20189%41%56%
20179%43%58%
201610%43%58%
20151%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
7 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
624 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
52%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202552%29%26%
202452%29%26%
202344%28%25%
202245%28%25%
202145%27%25%
202019%27%24%
201920%26%24%
201820%26%23%
201721%24%22%
201611%24%22%
201537%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
97 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202217:112:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%59%55%
202450%58%54%
202350%58%54%
202250%59%54%
202150%59%54%
20201%58%54%
20191%58%53%
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Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131715
2024131715
2023131715
2022131715
2021131715
2020131715
2019131715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
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Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025211513
2024211412
2023211311
2022211311
2021211311
2020241311
2019241311
2018241311
2017241210
2016211210
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Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1264

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025135012611233
2024135012481230
2023120012461228
2022120012501229
2021120012491229
2020120012441226
2019120012391226
2018120012371226
2017120012521233
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Average ACT score
35
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025352726
2024352726
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,150
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$18,150$18,076$15,012
2024$18,150$17,195$13,254
2023$11,300$16,660$12,626
2022$11,300$15,979$12,187
2021$11,300$15,298$11,800
2020$11,300$14,748$11,512
2019$11,300$14,369$11,293
2018$14,000$13,813$11,017
2017$11,000$13,422$10,708
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearRowland Heights, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202599%80%81%
202499%84%85%
202399%84%85%
202299%84%85%
202199%84%85%
202099%84%85%
201999%84%85%
201899%84%85%
201799%85%85%
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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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