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Best Winnetka Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,565 students in Winnetka, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,631 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in Winnetka, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Winnetka, CA include St. Joseph The Worker School and Agbu Manoogian-demirdjian School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in Winnetka, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Winnetka Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6844 Oakdale Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 883-2428
Gr: PK-12 | 1,002 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph The Worker School
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(Catholic)
19812 Cantlay Street
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 341-6616
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Castle Oaks Children S Center
Daycare / Preschool
6739 Corbin Avenue
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 881-7333
Gr: NS-K | 56 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Valley Academy
8335 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 727-9556
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students
Little Wonders Montessori House Of Children
Montessori School
20550 Roscoe Blvd
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 717-1978
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
8520 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 700-0390
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Whole Child
Daycare / Preschool
20211 Saticoy St.
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 341-5655
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
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Winnetka, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8217 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 341-6821
Gr: PK-4 | 39 students
19757 Stagg Street
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 341-8020
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
7911 Winnetka Avenue
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 882-3242
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Winnetka)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,565 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,513
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$825
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.74
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
9%
11%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
21 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
790 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
53%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 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
359 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
24%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Winnetka, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Winnetka, CA include St. Joseph The Worker School and Agbu Manoogian-demirdjian School.
How many private schools are located in Winnetka?
7 private schools are located in Winnetka.
How diverse are private schools in Winnetka?
Winnetka private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Winnetka go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Winnetka are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winnetka?
43% of private schools in Winnetka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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