For the 2026 school year, there are 225 private elementary schools serving 50,871 students in Orange County, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Orange County, CA include Mission Basilica School, St. Mary's School, and Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin.
The average tuition cost is $12,735, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,553.
Top-Ranked Orange County Private Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
Gr: NS-8 | 265 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 458-1776
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 458-1776
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
7711 Center Avenue, Suite 120
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(877) 673-8893
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
18881 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 900
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
24301 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 377-1616
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 377-1616
Gr: K-10 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1 Orion
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
1275 E. Broadway St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 Acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
14146 Olive St
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-7701
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-7701
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
18821 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 777-7131
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 777-7131
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1010 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
5702 Clark Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-5127
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-5127
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Carden Hall
(2)
1541 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Cathedral Academy
(Catholic)
13280 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-2330
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-2330
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
760 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-6866
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-6866
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concord Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
830 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
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Orange County 91制片厂s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Amaanah Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
1309 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 991-8961
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 991-8961
Gr: PK-5 | 29 students
3233 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-4530
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-4530
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Anaheim Magnolia Christian School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School (Baptist)
720 S Magnolia Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 871-4635
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 871-4635
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
Annunciation Catholic School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
215 S Pine Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Bel Air Christian School (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1241 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 635-3924
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 635-3924
Gr: NS-K | 72 students
Brethren Christian High School (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Broderick Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
California Pre-school & Kindergarten (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
19901 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 970-2311
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 970-2311
Gr: NS-PK | 104 students
Carden Heights Of Orange (Closed 2010)
(Baptist)
815a S Esplanade St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Gr: K-9 | 71 students
CCLC at Ziggurat Child Development Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Gr: NS | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Childrens Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
6441 Lincoln Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-8010
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-8010
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Cornelia Connelly School (Closed 2020)
All-girls (Catholic)
2323 W Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 776-1717
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 776-1717
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creekside Christian (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
San Clemente, CA 92673
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
121 S Citron Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Gr: PK-12 | 1,647 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Huntington Beach - Seacliff Village (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2100 Main St., Ste. 260
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(877) 673-8893
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Garden Grove Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
13201 Century Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-3776
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-3776
Gr: K-8 | 246 students
Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 339-2010
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 339-2010
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Heights Christian Schools - San Juan Capistrano Preschool (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
31501 Avenida Los Cerritos
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 429-5660
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 429-5660
Gr: NS-PK | 54 students Tuition listed
The Learning Experience Early Education Center (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
23421 Madero
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Gr: NS-K | 78 students Tuition listed
The Learning Village (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
150 E 1st Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Leport Schools (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
26 Lake Road
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 525-9922
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 525-9922
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Limai Montessori Academy (Closed)
Montessori School
30075 Comercio
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Gr: PK-1 | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mayflower Preschool (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4111 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 527-2343
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 527-2343
Gr: PK | 152 students
Olive Crest Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2190 N. Canal Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Gr: 2-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Orange Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Assembly of God)
2830 North Glassell Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
Our Lady Of The Pillar School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
261 Monte Vista Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Path Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
5202 Lincoln Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 236-1293
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 236-1293
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students
Port Mesa Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
650 Hamilton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Gr: K-2 | 22 students
Precious Years Children's Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9691 Bixby Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 539-0522
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 539-0522
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Prestige Preschool Academy (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
16498 Royal Oak
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
26 Lake Rd.
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 783-7070
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 783-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
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Overview
This County (Orange County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
237 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
50,871 Students
504,694 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4,248 Teachers
44,272 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1291
(Out of 1600)
1270
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,735
$17,553
Average Summer Program Cost
$659
$1,016
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,456
$8,373
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$27 million
$32.67 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
# American Indian Students
292 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7,125 Students
57,654 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,232 Students
81,090 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
17%
# Black Students
779 Students
23,613 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
20,182 Students
193,505 Students
% White Students
42%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
205 Students
3,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
13,557 Students
122,542 Students
% of Others Students
28%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Orange County, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Orange County, CA include Mission Basilica School, St. Mary's School, and Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin.
How many private elementary schools are located in Orange County?
225 private elementary schools are located in Orange County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Orange County?
The average tuition cost is $12,735, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,553.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Orange County?
Orange County private elementary schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Orange County?
Which private elementary schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Orange County include: Slater Montessori Academy vs. Fountain Valley Montessori Center, Fountain Valley Montessori Center vs. Slater Montessori Academy, Stepping Stones vs. Arborland Montessori
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