草榴社区

Montessori Of Brea Photo - 2 year old working with the Cylinder Blocks

Best Brea 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 784 students in Brea, CA (there are , serving 5,740 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Brea, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Brea, CA is St. Angela Merici Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Brea, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Brea 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Angela Merici Parish School
St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
575 S Walnut Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
Gr: K-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo - Students participate in a reading activity.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Future Minds Montessori
Montessori School
408 S Flower Ave
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Campus
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Campus Photo - Heights students in class!
(Christian)
(1)
200 S. Associated Road
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-8780
Gr: NS-4 | 190 students
Montessori Of Brea
Montessori Of Brea Photo - 2 year old working with the Cylinder Blocks
Montessori School
(1)
400 West Fir Street/701 Mulberry Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
Gr: K-1 | 27 students Avg. class size: 28 students
The Page School
1800 E Lambert Rd #268
Brea, CA 92821
(626) 688-3311
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students

Overview

This Town (Brea)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
784 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
60%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
28 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,150
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$1,061
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
108 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
14%
11%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
252 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
33%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 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
166 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
22%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Brea, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Brea, CA is St. Angela Merici Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Brea?
6 private schools are located in Brea.
How diverse are private schools in Brea?
Brea private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Brea go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Brea are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brea?
50% of private schools in Brea are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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