For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 303 students in El Centro, CA (there are , serving 11,150 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in El Centro, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
草榴社区 Schools in El Centro, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1923 Austin Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0336
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0336
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
St. Mary S School
(Catholic)
700 S Waterman Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7285
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7285
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Tuition listed
El Centro, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Community School (Closed 2017)
(Christian)
585 W Orange Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-9444
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-9444
Gr: K-8 | 110 students
Overview
This Town (El Centro)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
303 Students
664,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
94%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
55,534 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,450
$18,177
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,089 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
234 Students
104,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,286 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
17 Students
236,055 Students
% White Students
6%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 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
47 Students
189,135 Students
% of Others Students
16%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in El Centro, CA?
2 private schools are located in El Centro, CA.
What percentage of students in El Centro go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in El Centro are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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