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Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool Photo

Best Santa Ana 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 3,548 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Santa Ana, CA include Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool and Mater Dei High School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private high schools in Santa Ana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Santa Ana 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 student Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 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) 754-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Learning Corner
18682 Vanderlip Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
Gr: 4-12 | 6 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
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, California 草榴社区 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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,548 Students
276,021 Students
% Average Students of Color
56%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
202 Teachers
26,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
61%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,938
$23,317
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$12,545
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$30.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.73
# American Indian Students
35 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
634 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
18%
13%
# Hispanic Students
987 Students
43,309 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
16%
# Black Students
135 Students
15,934 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
1,388 Students
115,818 Students
% White Students
40%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
2,957 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
283 Students
48,977 Students
% of Others Students
8%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Santa Ana, CA include Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool and Mater Dei High School.
How many private high schools are located in Santa Ana?
6 private high schools are located in Santa Ana.
How diverse are private high schools in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana private high schools are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Ana?
50% of private high schools in Santa Ana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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