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Sierra Madre Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 909 students in Sierra Madre, CA, 42% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
80% of private schools in Sierra Madre, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sierra Madre Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Rita School Photo
St. Rita School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
322 N Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-6114
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Map of Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool
701 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-1655
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Alverno Heights Academy Photo
Alverno Heights Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
200 N Michillinda Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463
(2)
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Bethany Christian School Photo
Bethany Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
93 N Baldwin Ave, Suite B
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3527
(6)
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The Gooden School Photo
The Gooden School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
192 North Baldwin Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-2410
(2)
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Sierra Madre, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
909
Students
$14,027
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sierra Madre)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
909 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
36%
52%
0.69
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
92 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
9%
11%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
32 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
498 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
47%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
223 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
85 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
60%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,027
$17,625
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA include Sierra Madre Community Nursery School and St. Rita School.
How many private schools are located in Sierra Madre?
5 private schools are located in Sierra Madre.
How diverse are private schools in Sierra Madre?
Sierra Madre private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Sierra Madre go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sierra Madre?
80% of private schools in Sierra Madre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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