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Best Santa Ana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 4,379 students in Santa Ana, CA (there are , serving 48,593 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $15,633, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,325.
42% of private schools in Santa Ana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Santa Ana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-High school
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-High school Photo
(Christian)
(5)
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1010 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
First Baptist Church Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1010 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(650) 424-1221
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Mater Dei High School
Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.
(Catholic)
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-1175
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Prentice School
The Prentice School Photo - The Prentice School's innovative small group program is designed to help children with language-based learning disabilities including dyslexia, and co-occurring conditions like ADD and ADHD.
Special Education School
(1)
18341 Lassen Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
Gr: 1-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo - Students attend Mass once a week and the atmosphere of the school is permeated with the Gospel message of loving God and one another.
(Catholic)
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Beth Sholom Children's
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
(1)
2625 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 628-4640
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
5315 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-7831
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Bethel Baptist School
Bethel Baptist School Photo - We offer a wide range of both fun and academically engaging programs for our K4, Kindergarten, and Elementary students. Your child will have access to an abundance of creatively engaging activities and subjects.
(Baptist)
(1)
901 S Euclid St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-3600
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
Blind Children's Learning Center
Special Education School
18542 Vanderlip Ave B
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 573-8888
Gr: K-2 | 7 students
California Kids Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1735 N Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-2669
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13881 Prospect Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Foothill Montessori School
Montessori School
18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Tuition listed
Learning Corner
18682 Vanderlip Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students
Love 2 Learn Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1200 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 834-1966
Gr: K | 12 students Tuition listed
Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
2717 Halladay St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-2733
Gr: PK-1 | 117 students
New Hope Assembly Of God Christian School
(Assembly of God)
917 S Newhope Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-6007
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students
Olive Crest Academy
Special Education School
2130 E 4th St Ste 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 998-6571
Gr: K-12 | 156 students
The Open School
The Open School Photo - Our student-created ramen week was a hit!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plumfield School
Daycare / Preschool
2112 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Ricca Childrens Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 557-1669
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
St. Barbara Catholic School
St. Barbara Catholic School Photo - 3rd Grade in service of the needy in our community through Socktober Drive.
(Catholic)
(1)
5306 W. McFadden Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-9477
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Clara Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1021 N Newhope St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 554-8850
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
South Coast KinderCare
South Coast KinderCare Photo - South Coast KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2515 W Sunflower Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 540-4750
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
South Coast Metro Children's Village
Daycare / Preschool
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 203 students
Storybook Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1032 N Ross St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-9378
Gr: K | 12 students
Sunflower Perschool & Kindergarten.
Daycare / Preschool
2129 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-7422
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
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Santa Ana, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
2204 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 545-8185
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Small Wonders Children Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
2519 W 5th St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Gr: PK-K | 36 students

Overview

This Town (Santa Ana)
This State (CA)
# Schools
31 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,379 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
407 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1184
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,633
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$375
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$64,450
$9,063
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$33.94 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.77
0.74
# American Indian Students
46 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,185 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
19%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,670 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
16%
# Black Students
168 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,950 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
31%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
5,499 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
1,273 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
20%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Santa Ana, CA?
How many private schools are located in Santa Ana?
31 private schools are located in Santa Ana.
How much do private schools cost in Santa Ana?
The average tuition cost is $15,633, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,325.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Santa Ana go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Ana?
42% of private schools in Santa Ana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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