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Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School's mission is to partner with parents to educate, develop and nurture students for a life of Christ-centered excellence in academics, Christian character and servant-leadership.

Best Sierra Madre ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 909 students in Sierra Madre, CA (there are , serving 1,249 public students). 42% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA include St. Rita School and Sierra Madre Community Nursery School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
80% of private schools in Sierra Madre, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Sierra Madre ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Rita School
St. Rita School Photo
(Catholic)
322 N Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-6114
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
701 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-1655
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Alverno Heights Academy
Alverno Heights Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
200 N Michillinda Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Bethany Christian School
Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School's mission is to partner with parents to educate, develop and nurture students for a life of Christ-centered excellence in academics, Christian character and servant-leadership.
(Christian)
(6)
93 N Baldwin Ave, Suite B
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3527
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Gooden School
The Gooden School Photo - Our athletics program competes with other local schools in the Foothill league.
(Episcopal)
(2)
192 North Baldwin Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-2410
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Sierra Madre)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
909 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
85 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,645
$18,325
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
92 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
9%
11%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
32 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
498 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
47%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
8 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
223 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Sierra Madre, CA include St. Rita School and Sierra Madre Community Nursery School.
How many private schools are located in Sierra Madre?
5 private schools are located in Sierra Madre.
How diverse are private schools in Sierra Madre?
Sierra Madre private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Sierra Madre go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sierra Madre?
80% of private schools in Sierra Madre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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