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South Gate Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 500 students in South Gate, CA, 3% of all K-12 students in South Gate, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in South Gate, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly African Methodist Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked South Gate Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Helen Catholic Elementary School
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
9329 Madison Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 566-5491
(1)
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Map of Kid Town Usa Preschool-montessori Academy
Kid Town Usa Preschool-montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
13500 Paramount Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 630-0400
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Map of Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 66 students
African Methodist Episcopal
2626 Liberty Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 588-0934
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South Gate, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
500
Students
+13.9% (+61 students) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
100%
Students of Color
+1.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
33:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+65.0% (+13.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South Gate)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
500 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025167180179
2024167175172
2023155181174
2022155189185
2021155185180
2020129179171
2019140179175
2018140173172
2017146179180
2016146173178
2015146162167
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% Students of Color
100%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025100%51%34%
2024100%51%34%
202390%50%33%
202290%48%33%
202190%48%32%
202091%48%32%
201998%48%31%
201898%47%31%
201799%50%32%
201699%49%32%
201599%49%32%
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0.48
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.480.740.65
20240.480.740.65
20230.470.740.65
20220.460.730.64
20210.460.730.64
20200.500.730.64
20190.330.730.63
20180.330.730.63
20170.250.720.61
20160.250.720.61
20150.250.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20192%2%1%
20182%1%2%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20234%11%5%
20223%10%4%
20213%10%4%
20203%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
320 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202565%16%9%
202465%16%9%
202370%16%9%
202271%16%8%
202171%16%9%
202066%16%9%
201980%16%8%
201880%17%8%
201786%17%8%
201686%17%8%
201586%17%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
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# White Students
n/a
235,771 Students
% White Students
n/a
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20235%38%52%
20225%40%54%
20215%40%54%
20204%40%54%
20191%41%56%
20181%41%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
172 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
34%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202534%29%26%
202434%29%26%
202320%28%25%
202220%28%25%
202120%27%25%
202026%27%24%
201916%26%24%
201816%26%23%
201712%24%22%
201612%24%22%
201512%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth Gate, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202533:112:111:1
202433:112:111:1
202331:112:111:1
202233:112:111:1
202133:113:111:1
202032:113:112:1
201923:112:112:1
201823:112:112:1
201720:113:112:1
201620:113:112:1
201520:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South Gate, CA?
The top ranked private schools in South Gate, CA is St. Helen Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in South Gate?
3 private schools are located in South Gate.
What percentage of students in South Gate go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in South Gate are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Gate?
67% of private schools in South Gate are religiously affiliated (most commonly African Methodist Episcopal and Catholic).

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