#1 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Holy Angels School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in California
Arcadia, CA
A+Overall grade210 students13 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Private schools in Arcadia, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 8 of 8 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Arcadia Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Arcadia
Arcadia, CA
A+Overall grade87 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Barnhart School
Religious school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Arcadia, CA
AOverall grade103 students4 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Arroyo Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Arcadia, CA
AOverall grade116 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Pearl Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6
Growing: enrollment up 111% since 2011–12
Arcadia, CA
B+Overall grade169 students19 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Rio Hondo Prep
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 7–12
The largest Christian school in Arcadia
Arcadia, CA
B+Overall grade179 students11 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Excelsior School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Arcadia, CA
B+Overall grade80 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Arcadia, CA
Rio Hondo Preparatory
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 7–12
One of the most diverse private schools in California
Arcadia, CA
BOverall grade177 students11 students per teacher
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