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San Lorenzo Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 278 students in San Lorenzo, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in San Lorenzo, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in San Lorenzo, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked San Lorenzo Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Catholic
270 E Lewelling Blvd
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 276-6632
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Lea's Christian School Photo
Lea's Christian School
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
17200 Via Magdalena
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 861-4192
(1)
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Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
16053 Ashland Ave
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 278-9386
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San Lorenzo, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
278
Students
-67.7% (-584 students) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
87%
Students of Color
+35.9% (+23.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Lorenzo)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
278 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202593180179
2024235175172
2023130181174
2022241189185
2021241185180
2020259179171
2019269179175
2018209173172
2017206179180
2016219173178
2015216162167
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% Students of Color
87%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202587%51%34%
202450%51%34%
202383%50%33%
202259%48%33%
202159%48%32%
202056%48%32%
201957%48%31%
201858%47%31%
201776%50%32%
201663%49%32%
201564%49%32%
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0.79
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.790.740.65
20240.770.740.65
20230.750.740.65
20220.740.730.64
20210.740.730.64
20200.740.730.64
20190.750.730.63
20180.760.730.63
20170.770.720.61
20160.740.720.61
20150.740.720.61
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20194%2%1%
20183%1%2%
201711%1%1%
201610%1%1%
201510%2%1%
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# Asian Students
76 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
22%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%11%5%
202414%11%5%
202319%11%5%
202219%10%4%
202119%10%4%
202018%10%4%
201915%10%4%
201814%10%4%
20178%10%4%
20169%10%4%
20159%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
115 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202533%16%9%
202416%16%9%
202322%16%9%
202216%16%8%
202116%16%9%
202016%16%9%
201917%16%8%
201817%17%8%
201714%17%8%
201615%17%8%
201515%17%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%5%7%
20249%5%7%
20238%5%8%
20229%4%7%
20219%5%7%
20209%5%8%
20199%4%7%
201811%4%7%
201712%5%7%
201612%5%7%
201512%5%8%
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# White Students
36 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
10%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%37%52%
202434%37%52%
202311%38%52%
202243%40%54%
202143%40%54%
202044%40%54%
201942%41%56%
201842%41%56%
201740%43%58%
201645%43%58%
201545%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
61 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
18%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518%29%26%
202425%29%26%
202338%28%25%
202211%28%25%
202111%27%25%
202011%27%24%
201911%26%24%
201811%26%23%
201715%24%22%
20169%24%22%
20159%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513:112:111:1
202419:112:111:1
202317:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201717:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%59%55%
202420%58%54%
20234%58%54%
202220%59%54%
202120%59%54%
202019%58%54%
201919%58%53%
201819%58%53%
201719%58%53%
201650%57%52%
201550%57%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201715
2024231715
2023201715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017181715
2016201715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearSan Lorenzo, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$550$1,044$1,152
2024$550$999$1,128
2023$550$1,039$1,156
2022$550$934$1,102
2021$550$815$1,125
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Lorenzo, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Lorenzo, CA is St. John Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in San Lorenzo?
3 private schools are located in San Lorenzo.
What percentage of students in San Lorenzo go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in San Lorenzo are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Lorenzo?
100% of private schools in San Lorenzo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).
Which private schools in San Lorenzo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in San Lorenzo include: Lighthouse Christian Academy vs. St. John Catholic School

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