草榴社区

St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Class size is limited to 18 daily in preschool, 20 students in transitional kindergarten, and 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For additional information please contact us at 714-528-1794.

Best Placentia 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 231 students in Placentia, CA (there are , serving 19,621 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Placentia, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Placentia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

草榴社区 Schools in Placentia, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Imperial Rose KinderCare
Imperial Rose KinderCare Photo - Imperial Rose KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1001 E. Imperial Highway
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-4161
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
201 E Madison Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-2780
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Class size is limited to 18 daily in preschool, 20 students in transitional kindergarten, and 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For additional information please contact us at 714-528-1794.
(Catholic)
801 N Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1794
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Placentia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
231 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,100
$18,325

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
15%
11%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,233 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
119 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
51%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
37 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
16%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Placentia, CA?
3 private schools are located in Placentia, CA.
What percentage of students in Placentia go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Placentia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Placentia?
33% of private schools in Placentia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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