Private Schools in Del Rey, California

Crossroads School is a highly prestigious independent K-12 school known for its innovative approach to education. Located just minutes from Del Rey in Santa Monica, the school emphasizes academic excellence while integrating arts and community service. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories, performing arts centers, and athletic facilities. With small class sizes and a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, Crossroads provides personalized attention and has an exceptional college placement record, with graduates attending top universities nationwide.

St. Bernard High School is a Catholic co-educational institution located directly in Playa del Rey, serving the Del Rey community. The school offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with advanced placement courses and specialized academies in STEM and arts. The campus features modern classrooms, science labs, athletic facilities, and a performing arts center. With a strong emphasis on character development and community service, St. Bernard maintains a diverse student body and has a long tradition of academic excellence and athletic achievement.

While technically a public magnet school, Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets operates with the selectivity and specialized focus of a private institution, serving students from Del Rey and surrounding communities. The school offers rigorous, specialized programs in sciences and medicine with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, advanced research opportunities, and partnerships with local universities and medical centers. The magnet program maintains competitive admissions and provides a private-school level education with exceptional college preparation and career pathway programs in healthcare, engineering, and biological sciences.