San Gabriel Mission Elementary School Photo - Founded in 1912, San Gabriel Mission Elementary School is nestled in the heart of San Gabriel's Historic Mission District and adjacent to the California Landmark, Mission San Gabriel Archangel. Mission Elementary has educated students and prepared leaders for over 100 years.

Best San Gabriel Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,150 students in San Gabriel, CA (there are 12 public schools, serving 7,365 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in San Gabriel, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in San Gabriel, CA include San Gabriel Academy, Clairbourn School, and St. Anthony School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
57% of private schools in San Gabriel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Gabriel Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clairbourn School
Clairbourn School Photo
(17)
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
(4)
1905 S San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 280-7255
Gr: PK-7 | 233 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
San Gabriel Academy
Alternative School
8827 E Broadway
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 292-1156
Gr: K-12 | 347 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Gabriel Christian School
San Gabriel Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(7)
117 North Pine Street
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 656-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
416 S Mission Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 281-2454
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Gabriel Mission High School
San Gabriel Mission High School Photo - Sisterhood
All-girls (Catholic)
254 S Santa Anita Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 282-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Angela Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
5708 N Muscatel Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-0266
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Ark Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6539 Rosemead Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 287-8321
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Beach Cities Learning San Gabriel
Special Education School
600 E Grand Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 521-5134
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Childs Garden Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
535 W Roses Rd
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-2731
Gr: K-1 | 155 students
Creative Child School
Alternative School
6948 N. Rosemead Bl.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-2242
Gr: PK-11 | 48 students
Kodomo No Ie Of First United Methodist Church Of S
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
201 N San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-4572
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Sinwa Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
401 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 282-3221
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Total Child Preschool Learning Link Inc.
Montessori School
1134 S San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 285-8259
Gr: PK-1 | 33 students
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San Gabriel, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
248 S Mission Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 281-6510
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
5714 N Muscatel Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 285-7449
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Gabriel, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Gabriel, CA include San Gabriel Academy, Clairbourn School, and St. Anthony School.
How many private schools are located in San Gabriel?
14 private schools are located in San Gabriel.
How diverse are private schools in San Gabriel?
San Gabriel private schools are approximately 80% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Gabriel go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in San Gabriel are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Gabriel?
57% of private schools in San Gabriel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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