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Walnut Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,120 students in Walnut, CA, 11% of all K-12 students in Walnut, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
36% of private schools in Walnut, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,120
  • Average Tuition: $15,000
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 91%
  • View Walnut, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,120
  • Average Tuition: $15,000
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 91%
  • View Walnut, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Walnut Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Institute Of Knowledge
Institute Of Knowledge
Gr: K-10 | 290 students
Islamic
1009 Via Sorella
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-2401
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Map of Allais School
Allais School
Gr: 2-11 | 48 students
20525 Valley Blvd
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 818-9165
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Map of Bright Star Montessori Academy
Bright Star Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
800 Francesca Dr
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
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Map of The Cross School Of Education
The Cross School Of Education
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
20675 La Puente Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-9798
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Discovery World Montessori Photo
Discovery World Montessori
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
801 Brea Canyon Road
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5540
(2)
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Map of Kid Junction
Kid Junction
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
20704 San Jose Hills Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-5437
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
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Map of Tutor Time
Tutor Time
Gr: K | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool
21639 Valley Blvd
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-5979
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Map of Tzu Chi Elementary School, Walnu
Tzu Chi Elementary School, Walnu
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
1920 S Brea Canyon Cut off Road
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 895-2276
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Map of Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 234 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
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Map of Walnut United Methodist Preschool
Walnut United Methodist Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
20601 La Puente Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 444-9340
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Walnut, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+22.2% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,120
Students
-7.6% (-92 students) 10-yr
$15,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
91%
Students of Color
+9.6% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Walnut)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,907 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWalnut, CA Total Schools
202511
202411
20239
20227
20217
20207
20197
20188
20178
20168
20159
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# Students
1,120 Students
659,561 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025102180179
2024102175172
2023113181174
202285189185
202185185180
202085179171
201975179175
201870173172
201789179180
201689173178
2015135162167
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% Students of Color
91%
52%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202591%51%34%
202491%51%34%
202393%50%33%
202282%48%33%
202182%48%32%
202082%48%32%
201991%48%31%
201891%47%31%
201782%50%32%
201682%49%32%
201583%49%32%
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0.53
0.74

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.530.740.65
20240.530.740.65
20230.510.740.65
20220.250.730.64
20210.250.730.64
20200.250.730.64
20190.290.730.63
20180.290.730.63
20170.350.720.61
20160.350.720.61
20150.690.720.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
263 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
23%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202523%11%5%
202423%11%5%
202327%11%5%
20228%10%4%
20218%10%4%
20208%10%4%
201910%10%4%
201810%10%4%
20177%10%4%
20167%10%4%
201529%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
41 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%16%9%
20244%16%9%
20233%16%9%
20223%16%8%
20213%16%9%
20203%16%9%
20194%16%8%
20184%17%8%
20175%17%8%
20165%17%8%
20159%17%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20157%5%8%
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# White Students
48 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
4%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%37%52%
20244%37%52%
20232%38%52%
20222%40%54%
20212%40%54%
20202%40%54%
20192%41%56%
20182%41%56%
20177%43%58%
20167%43%58%
201510%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Others Students
725 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
65%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202565%29%26%
202465%29%26%
202365%28%25%
202286%28%25%
202186%27%25%
202086%27%24%
201983%26%24%
201883%26%23%
201779%24%22%
201679%24%22%
201545%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
63 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518:112:111:1
202418:112:111:1
202323:112:111:1
202240:112:111:1
202140:113:111:1
202040:113:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$9,629
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Walnut, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Walnut, CA is Institute Of Knowledge.
How many private schools are located in Walnut?
11 private schools are located in Walnut.
How diverse are private schools in Walnut?
Walnut private schools are approximately 91% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Walnut go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Walnut are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walnut?
36% of private schools in Walnut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Walnut are often viewed compared to one another?

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