Faith Childrens Center in Los Angeles, CA serves preschool through first grade with a total enrollment of 77 students in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
Founded in 1972, the school offers early childhood education in South Los Angeles with a student body that is 100% students of color.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 39:1, supported by two teachers, reflecting small staff size relative to enrollment.
Faith Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for student diversity, highlighting its representation of students of color.
This Los Angeles preschool and elementary program operates in a central city community without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Faith Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: The Girls Club of Los Angeles is dedicated to fostering a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Faith Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Faith Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Faith Childrens Center located?
Faith Childrens Center is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 49 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Faith Childrens Center is Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Eugene School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Fnc Community Dev (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Eugene School
(Catholic)
9521 Haas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
8936 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Fnc Community Dev
Daycare / Preschool
1555 W 108th St
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-2541
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-2541
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 131 students
Buckner Educational Christian Academy Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2114 W Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8936 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
St. Mary's Academy ![St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.]( "St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
701 Grace Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-8470
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-8470
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Slauson Learning Center
Special Education School
260 N Locust St
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-0520
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-0520
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Eugene School
(Catholic)
9521 Haas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
8936 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 131 students
1851 W Imperial Hwy
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(310) 324-5800
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(310) 324-5800
1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 27 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Atherton Christian School
(Baptist)
2627 West 116th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fnc Community Dev
Daycare / Preschool
1555 W 108th St
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-2541
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-2541
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 131 students
Buckner Educational Christian Academy Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2114 W Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Atherton Christian School
(Baptist)
2627 West 116th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-0228
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
Childrens Enrichment Center De Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
3209 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 750-4990
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 750-4990
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Manhattan Place Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 West 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-1308
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-1308
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0708
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0708
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Teach Tech Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10616 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0707
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0707
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Animo City Of Champions Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9330 South Eighth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-1600
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-1600
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Century Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10935 South Spinning Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(323) 757-8231
Inglewood, CA 90303
(323) 757-8231
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
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