Clairbourn School Photo

Best San Gabriel Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 St. Anthony School, San Gabriel Christian School, and San Gabriel Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private schools in San Gabriel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked San Gabriel Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (San Gabriel)
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,150 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
80%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
153 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1410
(Out of 1600)
1262

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,955
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
518 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
26%
11%
# Hispanic Students
368 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%
# Black Students
50 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
274 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
14%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
779 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
39%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in San Gabriel, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in San Gabriel, CA include St. Anthony School, San Gabriel Christian School, and San Gabriel Academy.
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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