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San Pedro Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,385 students in San Pedro, CA, 13% of all K-12 students in San Pedro, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in San Pedro, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked San Pedro Private Schools (2026-27)

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Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students
Catholic
1226 W Santa Cruz St
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-0703
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Mary Star Of The Sea Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Catholic
717 S Cabrillo Ave
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-0875
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Mary Star Of The Sea High School Photo
Mary Star Of The Sea High School
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
(1)
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Rolling Hills Preparatory School
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students
Sports: 11
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
(4)
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San Pedro, California Private Schools (Closed)

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St. Peter S Episcopal Day School
Gr: K-5 | 33 students
Episcopal
1648 West 9th Street
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 831-2361
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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: 1-12 | 53 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1450 West 7th Street
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-1140
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San Pedro, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,385
Students
$28,750
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
61%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Pedro)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,905 Schools
# Students
1,385 Students
659,679 Students
% Students of Color
61%
52%
0.74
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
56 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
99 Students
71,776 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
457 Students
104,400 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
16%
# Black Students
63 Students
30,215 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
537 Students
235,682 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
242 Students
188,785 Students
% of Others Students
17%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
132 Teachers
55,864 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
97%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1135
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,750
$18,535
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
30%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
29 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Pedro, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Pedro, CA include Holy Trinity School, Mary Star Of The Sea High School, and Mary Star Of The Sea Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in San Pedro?
4 private schools are located in San Pedro.
What percentage of students in San Pedro go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in San Pedro are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Pedro?
75% of private schools in San Pedro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in San Pedro are often viewed compared to one another?

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