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Wilmington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 312 students in Wilmington, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Wilmington, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wilmington Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Catholic
706 Bay View Ave
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-5574
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Harbor Christian Schools
Gr: K-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1530 N Wilmington Blvd
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-5665
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Wilmington, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: K-9 | 134 students
Catholic
1122 E Robidoux St
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-1440
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Wilmington, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
312
Students
$5,103
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
80%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wilmington)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
312 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
80%
52%
0.58
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
31 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
10%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
102 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
33%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,103
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wilmington, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Wilmington, CA is Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Wilmington?
2 private schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmington?
100% of private schools in Wilmington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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