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Hope Lutheran Elementary School Photo

Best Glendora ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,272 students in Glendora, CA (there are , serving 15,851 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Glendora, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Glendora, CA include St. Dorothy Catholic School and Foothill Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Glendora, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Glendora ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Foothill Christian School
(Christian)
242 W Baseline Rd
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-1849
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dorothy Catholic School
St. Dorothy Catholic School Photo - At St. Dorothy School we study or academics and faith under the shadows of the beautiful San Gabriel Foothills.
(Catholic)
215 S Valley Center Ave
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-0772
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Lutheran Elementary School
Hope Lutheran Elementary School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1041 E Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-5315
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Real Life La Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
804 E Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-1971
Gr: PK-K | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Lucys Priory High School
All-girls (Catholic)
655 W Sierra Madre Ave
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Glendora)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,272 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
59%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,738
$18,325
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
169 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
427 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
16%
# Black Students
38 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
441 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
30%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
333 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Glendora, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Glendora, CA include St. Dorothy Catholic School and Foothill Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Glendora?
5 private schools are located in Glendora.
How diverse are private schools in Glendora?
Glendora private schools are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Glendora go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Glendora are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Glendora?
100% of private schools in Glendora are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Glendora are often viewed compared to one another?

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