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Walnut Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,120
  • Average Tuition: $20,000
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 91%
  • View Walnut, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,120
  • Average Tuition: $20,000
  • 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
Avg. class size: 15 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
$20,000
Avg. Tuition
+33.3% (+$5,000) 1-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-16.7% (-3 students) 10-yr
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
3,910 Schools

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
659,293 Students

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%

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

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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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
263 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
23%
11%

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
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%

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
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

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
235,771 Students
% White Students
4%
37%

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%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
725 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
65%
29%

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
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

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%
59%

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

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202542%59%55%
202442%58%54%
202343%58%54%
202243%59%54%
202143%59%54%
202043%58%54%
201943%58%53%
201832%58%53%
201745%58%53%
201645%57%52%
201545%57%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025151715
2024151715
2023171715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171715
2018181715
2017151715
2016151715
2015181715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$20,000$18,076$15,012
2024$15,000$17,195$13,254
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%29%34%
202415%29%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearWalnut, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$2,000$8,932$7,073
2024$2,000$8,712$6,930
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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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