Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School provides a solid, bilingual pre-school through 6th grade elementary education to our students.
The faculty, staff, School Board, and PTO are all dedicated to supporting the School in providing each student with a quality academic curriculum in an environment that supports creativity and positive self esteem.
We provide a dynamic learning environment committed to educational excellence and cultural enrichment which encourages students to discover their unique gifts and talents.
Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School promotes Armenian principles and values, the preservation of the ethnic heritage of the Armenian people, language, culture, tradition, history, and religion.
The students are motivated and inspired to be actively involved in the pursuit of the historic rights of the Armenian people and serve their homeland.
AGM students are expected to be effective communicators through their speech, writing, Armenian language, and the arts, and be proficient with various software and technology.
They are to become creative and critical thinkers who will be able to express opinions intelligently.
These skills are taught at all grade labels throughout the curriculum, utilizing role playing, public speaking, current events, reading aloud, and presentation.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School?
The application deadline for Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School located?
Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School is located in the West Grove Valley neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in West Grove Valley.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School is Bethel Baptist School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Barbara Catholic School (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
5306 W. McFadden Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-9477
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-9477
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Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-3600
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-3600
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
New Hope Assembly Of God Christian School
(Assembly of God)
917 S Newhope Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-6007
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-6007
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10101 Cunningham Ave
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 531-9937
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 531-9937
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Santa Clara Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1021 N Newhope St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 554-8850
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 554-8850
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