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The Gooden School
St. Rita School
Bethany Christian School

Sierra Madre Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 797 students in Sierra Madre, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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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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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
797
Students
+10.5% (+76 students) 10-yr
$14,027
Avg. Tuition
+124.4% (+$7,777) 10-yr
21
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+3 students) 10-yr
32%
Students of Color
-20.0% (-8.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-40.0% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sierra Madre)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,548 Schools
# Students
797 Students
501,000 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025202204199
2024223199192
2023240206193
2022227213205
2021227209201
2020241202188
2019208201193
2018206194190
2017217201199
2016217193196
2015240180183
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% Students of Color
32%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202532%50%33%
202439%49%32%
202332%49%32%
202243%47%32%
202143%47%31%
202032%46%31%
201944%48%31%
201839%46%30%
201737%49%31%
201637%49%31%
201540%49%31%
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0.66
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.660.740.64
20240.680.740.64
20230.670.740.63
20220.700.720.62
20210.700.730.62
20200.660.730.62
20190.680.720.61
20180.680.720.60
20170.630.710.59
20160.630.710.59
20150.660.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20191%1%1%
20181%1%1%
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# Asian Students
89 Students
57,362 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%12%5%
20249%12%5%
20239%12%5%
202210%10%5%
202110%10%5%
20209%10%5%
20198%11%4%
20188%11%4%
20179%10%4%
20169%10%4%
20157%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
192 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%17%9%
202419%17%9%
202310%17%9%
202215%17%8%
202115%17%9%
202011%17%9%
201916%17%8%
201816%17%8%
201713%17%8%
201613%17%8%
201512%17%8%
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# Black Students
32 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%5%8%
20243%5%8%
20233%5%8%
20223%5%7%
20213%5%8%
20203%5%8%
20195%5%8%
20185%5%8%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%8%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
493 Students
193,084 Students
% White Students
53%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202552%40%55%
202449%40%55%
202350%40%55%
202247%43%57%
202147%43%57%
202052%43%58%
201951%44%59%
201852%45%59%
201757%46%61%
201657%46%61%
201551%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
123 Students
121,546 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514%24%22%
202419%24%22%
202327%24%22%
202224%23%22%
202124%23%20%
202024%23%19%
201918%21%20%
201817%20%20%
201716%20%19%
201616%20%18%
201525%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
84 Teachers
44,385 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202011:112:111:1
201911:112:111:1
201812:112:111:1
201714:112:111:1
201614:112:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
59%

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

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202562%59%54%
202465%58%54%
202362%58%53%
202265%59%53%
202165%58%53%
202083%57%53%
201983%57%52%
201883%57%52%
201783%57%51%
201665%56%51%
201599%56%50%
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Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025211716
2024191715
2023191715
2022181715
2021181715
2020191715
2019191715
2018181715
2017181715
2016181715
2015181715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,027
$17,179

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$21,320$17,472$14,043
2024$14,344$16,481$12,357
2023$20,333$15,797$11,693
2022$17,412$15,172$11,199
2021$17,412$14,410$10,824
2020$13,131$13,806$10,496
2019$8,861$13,359$10,300
2018$8,861$12,957$10,056
2017$8,861$12,372$9,712
2016$7,825$11,774$9,307
2015$6,250$10,743$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%28%34%
202441%28%33%
202330%27%33%
202241%27%32%
202152%27%32%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearSierra Madre, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595%81%81%
202470%84%85%
202245%84%85%
202145%85%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Sierra Madre, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Sierra Madre, CA is St. Rita School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Sierra Madre?
4 private elementary schools are located in Sierra Madre.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sierra Madre?
100% of private elementary schools in Sierra Madre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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