For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,276 students in Gardena, CA (there are , serving 7,720 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Gardena, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Gardena, CA is Junipero Serra High School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Gardena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked Gardena ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gardena Academy
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
(Assembly of God)
16311 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Tuition listed
13510 Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 327-9133
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 327-9133
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Personal Coaching Systems
Special Education School
17800 S Main St Ste 100
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-5676
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 515-5676
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1003 W 163rd St
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 329-7170
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 329-7170
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
Saniku East-west Language School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
16110 La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Gr: K-10 | 78 students
Gardena, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 90249
(424) 329-0471
Gardena, CA 90249
(424) 329-0471
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Overview
This Town (Gardena)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,276 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
95%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
80 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1264
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,318
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,063
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
8%
11%
# Hispanic Students
240 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
522 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
42%
5%
# White Students
51 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
4%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
285 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Gardena, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Gardena, CA is Junipero Serra High School.
How many private schools are located in Gardena?
8 private schools are located in Gardena.
How diverse are private schools in Gardena?
Gardena private schools are approximately 95% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Gardena go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Gardena are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gardena?
75% of private schools in Gardena are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
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