#1 Best Private Schools in Downey, CA
Downey Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Downey
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade131 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Downey, CA
Private schools in Downey, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Downey, CA
Kirkwood Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 3 Christian schools in Downey
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade100 students15 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Downey, CA
St. Pius X - St. Matthias High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only Catholic school in Downey
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade561 students15 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Downey, CA
Creative Beginnings Elementary
Independent school · Grades K–5
The only independent school in Downey
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade66 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Downey, CA
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Downey
Downey, CA
B-Overall grade630 students
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