Maria Regina School is a K to 8 Catholic Elementary school located in the northeast corner of the City of Gardena, County of Los Angeles, California, USA. Maria Regina is a student-centered school dedicated to fostering a love of God, respect for oneself and others, develop an understanding of the Roman Catholic Church, to spread the Good News of Jesus and to provide a safe and nurturing environment for academic learning and spiritual growth.
An emphasis is placed on building a personal relationship with God, through which the whole child is developed.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Maria Regina ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Maria Regina School is a K to 8 Catholic Elementary school located in the northeast corner of the City of Gardena, County of Los Angeles, California, USA. Maria Regina is a student-centered school dedicated to fostering a love of God, respect for oneself and others, develop an understanding of the Roman Catholic Church, to spread the Good News of Jesus and to provide a safe and nurturing environment for academic learning and spiritual growth. An emphasis is placed on building a personal relationship with God, through which the whole child is developed.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Maria Regina?
The application deadline for Maria Regina is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 4/12/2020
Maria Regina of Gardena is a wonderful launching pad for leaders. My experience there has prepared me for high school, college, and life. I really appreciate the rigor and dedication to academics and God.
5 12/11/2012
As an alumni of Maria Regina, I am extremely proud that I had the wonderful opportunity to send my children here. The quality of the Christian-Catholic education they received/are receiving is excellent! The principal is amazing in that she is dedicated to making sure each and every student who graduates from MRS is college-bound! The faculty and staff are dedicated to the task of helping to raise our children to be the future leaders of America! I am grateful to the foundation this school has helped my children establish for their futures, as they are ALL Top Honor students! MRS provides a safe, nurturing environment with a level of discipline that helps our children grow into strong, respectful young adults. I highly recommend MRS to any and all families who are considering a Catholic-Christian school, that is safe and affordable and fun! Thank you, MRS, for continuing to be a top-notch school!
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