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Santa Cruz Montessori School Photo - Primary Class

Best Aptos 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 940 students in Aptos, CA (there are , serving 3,124 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Aptos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Aptos, CA is Twin Lakes Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
40% of private schools in Aptos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Aptos 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Twin Lakes Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2701 Cabrillo College Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 465-3301
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Magic Apple School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2120 Trout Gulch
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-1753
Gr: 2-6 | 46 students
Orchard School
Orchard School Photo
Alternative School
2288 Trout Gulch Rd
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-1074
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1940 Bonita Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 239-4657
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Santa Cruz Montessori School Photo - Primary Class
Montessori School
6230 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 476-1646
Gr: PK-9 | 247 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Aptos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
940 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,257
$18,325
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
$9,063
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
19 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
632 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
67%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
197 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Aptos, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Aptos, CA is Twin Lakes Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Aptos?
5 private schools are located in Aptos.
How diverse are private schools in Aptos?
Aptos private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Aptos go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Aptos are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Aptos?
40% of private schools in Aptos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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