About Premier Schools · Los Angeles
Premier Schools, Los Angeles, is not a standalone business but represents the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ network of Catholic schools — the largest Catholic school system in the United States. Since 1851, it has provided Christ-centered education to over 67,000 students across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. The system emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual development, and community, welcoming both Catholic and non-Catholic students. It offers diverse educational models including STEM, dual language immersion, and early college programs, and provides tuition assistance to ensure accessibility.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles operates the nation’s largest Catholic school system, serving more than 67,000 students from preschool through 12th grade across three counties. Rooted in Catholic values, the schools offer a rigorous, academically sound curriculum while fostering spiritual growth, community, and leadership. They welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds, with over 70% of students identifying as students of color and 76% as Catholic. The system includes innovative models such as STEM, dual language immersion, and microschools. Tuition assistance is available to support affordability, and extracurriculars in athletics, arts, ministry, and student leadership are integral to student development. The system is managed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, with its central office located in Los Angeles.
- In business
- Since 1851
- Serves
- Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties
In their own words
Since 1851, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles have been committed to educating, inspiring, and supporting our students within a vibrant, Christ-centered community.
About
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is home to the nation’s largest Catholic school system with approximately 67,000 students from grades TK-12 in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. We strive to provide young people with an academically rigorous and doctrinally sound education that maximizes their learning potential, fosters faith, and nurtures talents and interests.
Why Choose Catholic Schools?
Catholic schools emphasize a welcoming community, spiritual development rooted in faith, academic excellence, innovative models, and affordable tuition. We welcome all students, both Catholic and non-Catholic, and prioritize collaboration with parents as primary educators.
- Welcoming Community
- Spiritual Development
- Academic Excellence
- Innovative School Models
- Affordable Tuition
What We Offer
Our schools provide a well-rounded education with extracurriculars in athletics, arts, ministry, and student leadership. We offer diverse learning environments including STEM, dual language immersion, and early college programs.
- Athletics
- The Arts
- Ministry
- Clubs
- Student Leadership