Top 5 Best Santa Cruz County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 3,631 students in Santa Cruz County, CA.
The best top ranked private high schools in Santa Cruz County, CA include St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory, Monte Vista Christian School and Monterey Bay Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
45% of private high schools in Santa Cruz County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Santa Cruz County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 East Lake Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-5933
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Kirby School
Kirby School Photo - The Kirby School campus features a recreation area, sport court, amphitheater, and outdoor classroom and social spaces.
(2)
425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0658
Grades: 6-12
| 172 students
Merit Academy
Merit Academy Photo - Engineering a brake-light system. All students engage in ProjectMERIT where they start an independent project that teaches them leadership and critical thinking skills in the real world. These projects separate Merit Academy students from their peers in the competitive college admissions process.
(4)
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Monte Vista Christian School
Monte Vista Christian School Photo - MVC High School Quad
(Christian)
2 School Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 768-6137
Grades: 6-12
| 720 students
Monterey Bay Academy
Monterey Bay Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
783 San Andreas Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-1481
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Silicon Valley High School
Alternative School
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Grades: 8-12
| 1,650 students
Beach High School
Alternative School
5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Central Christian School
(Christian)
112 E Beach St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 428-5956
Grades: 2-12
| 37 students
Mount Madonna School
Mount Madonna School Photo - Our lovely rural setting greatly enhances our learning environment.
(5)
491 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(408) 847-2717
Grades: PK-12
| 176 students
St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1940 Bonita Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 239-4657
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-9
| 247 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Cruz County, California

Santa Cruz County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12780 East St
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-4112
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Santa Cruz County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Santa Cruz County, CA include St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory, Monte Vista Christian School and Monterey Bay Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Santa Cruz County, CA?
11 private high schools are located in Santa Cruz County, CA.
How diverse are private high schools in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Santa Cruz County, CA private high schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz County, CA?
45% of private high schools in Santa Cruz County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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