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Best 90045 California Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,080 students in 90045, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,767 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in 90045, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 90045, CA include Visitation School, St. Jerome School, and St. Anastasia Catholic Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
86% of private schools in 90045, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 90045 California Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Anastasia Catholic Continuation School
St. Anastasia Catholic Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
8631 Stanmoor Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-8816
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Map of St. Jerome School
St. Jerome School
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5580 Thornburn St
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-1678
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Map of Visitation School
Visitation School
Gr: K-8 | 286 students
Catholic
8740 Emerson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-6620
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Map of Ladera Heights Prep Development Center
Ladera Heights Prep Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 5 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6901 Knowlton Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 337-0830
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Map of Living Word Christian Academy
Living Word Christian Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
Christian
6520 Arizona Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 665-0137
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The TikvaTots
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
8820 Sepulveda Eastway
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-4051
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Map of Westchester Lutheran Elementary School
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7831 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-5422
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90045, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of First Flight Child Development Center
First Flight Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9320 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-2743
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 90045, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 90045, CA include Visitation School, St. Jerome School, and St. Anastasia Catholic Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in 90045?
7 private schools are located in 90045.
How diverse are private schools in 90045?
90045 private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 90045 go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in 90045 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 90045?
86% of private schools in 90045 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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