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Maria Regina

13510 Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249

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Maria Regina School is a K to 8 Catholic Elementary school located in the northeast corner of the City of Gardena, County of Los Angeles, California, USA. Maria Regina is a student-centered school dedicated to fostering a love of God, respect for oneself and others, develop an understanding of the Roman Catholic Church, to spread the Good News of Jesus and to provide a safe and nurturing environment for academic learning and spiritual growth.

An emphasis is placed on building a personal relationship with God, through which the whole child is developed.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Maria Regina ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

258 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Maria Regina School is a K to 8 Catholic Elementary school located in the northeast corner of the City of Gardena, County of Los Angeles, California, USA. Maria Regina is a student-centered school dedicated to fostering a love of God, respect for oneself and others, develop an understanding of the Roman Catholic Church, to spread the Good News of Jesus and to provide a safe and nurturing environment for academic learning and spiritual growth. An emphasis is placed on building a personal relationship with God, through which the whole child is developed.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Maria Regina?

The application deadline for Maria Regina is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/12/2020

Maria Regina of Gardena is a wonderful launching pad for leaders. My experience there has prepared me for high school, college, and life. I really appreciate the rigor and dedication to academics and God.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - David

5 12/11/2012

As an alumni of Maria Regina, I am extremely proud that I had the wonderful opportunity to send my children here. The quality of the Christian-Catholic education they received/are receiving is excellent! The principal is amazing in that she is dedicated to making sure each and every student who graduates from MRS is college-bound! The faculty and staff are dedicated to the task of helping to raise our children to be the future leaders of America! I am grateful to the foundation this school has helped my children establish for their futures, as they are ALL Top Honor students! MRS provides a safe, nurturing environment with a level of discipline that helps our children grow into strong, respectful young adults. I highly recommend MRS to any and all families who are considering a Catholic-Christian school, that is safe and affordable and fun! Thank you, MRS, for continuing to be a top-notch school!

- Posted by Parent - myinb

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,193 for elementary schools and $23,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).