For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 919 students in Sierra Madre, CA (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,211 public students). 43% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA include St. Rita School and Sierra Madre Community Nursery School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked Sierra Madre Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Rita School![St. Rita School Photo]( "St. Rita School Photo")
(Catholic)
322 N Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-6114
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-6114
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
701 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-1655
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-1655
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
200 N Michillinda Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
93 N Baldwin Ave, Suite B
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3527
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3527
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
192 North Baldwin Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-2410
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-2410
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA include St. Rita School and Sierra Madre Community Nursery 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 51%.
What percentage of students in Sierra Madre go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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