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Southwestern Academy
Ss Felicitas & Perpetua School

San Marino Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 215 students in San Marino, CA, 7% of all K-12 students in San Marino, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in San Marino, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked San Marino Private Schools (2026-27)

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Southwestern Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
2800 MONTEREY ROAD
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
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Ss Felicitas & Perpetua School Photo
Ss Felicitas & Perpetua School
Gr: K-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2955 Huntington Dr
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 796-8223
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San Marino, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
215
Students
$28,575
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
84%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Marino)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
215 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
84%
52%
0.71
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
19%
11%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
16 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
7%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
92 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
43%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
60%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,575
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$1,072
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Marino, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Marino, CA include Ss Felicitas & Perpetua School and Southwestern Academy.
How many private schools are located in San Marino?
2 private schools are located in San Marino.
What percentage of students in San Marino go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in San Marino are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Marino?
50% of private schools in San Marino are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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