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Best Aptos Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 941 students in Aptos, CA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,226 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Aptos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Aptos, CA is Twin Lakes Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
40% of private schools in Aptos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Aptos Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Twin Lakes Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2701 Cabrillo College Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 465-3301
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Magic Apple School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2120 Trout Gulch
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-1753
Gr: 2-6 | 46 students
Orchard School
Orchard School Photo
Alternative School
2288 Trout Gulch Rd
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-1074
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1940 Bonita Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 239-4657
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-9 | 247 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Aptos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Aptos, CA is Twin Lakes Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Aptos?
5 private schools are located in Aptos.
How diverse are private schools in Aptos?
Aptos private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Aptos go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Aptos are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Aptos?
40% of private schools in Aptos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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