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St. Rita School
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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
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
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

4
Private Schools
797
Students
$14,027
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sierra Madre)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
797 Students
501,486 Students
% Students of Color
32%
51%
0.66
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
89 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
192 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
17%
# Black Students
32 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
493 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
53%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
123 Students
122,185 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
84 Teachers
44,575 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,027
$17,200
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
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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