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Aptos Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 940 students in Aptos, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private elementary schools in Aptos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 940
  • Average Tuition: $13,257
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Aptos, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 940
  • Average Tuition: $13,257
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Aptos, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Aptos Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Twin Lakes Christian School
Twin Lakes Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2701 Cabrillo College Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 465-3301
(1)
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Map of Magic Apple School
Magic Apple School
Gr: 2-6 | 46 students
Specialized Curriculum
2120 Trout Gulch
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-1753
(3)
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Orchard School Photo
Orchard School
Gr: K-6 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Alternative School
2288 Trout Gulch Rd
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-1074
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Map of St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Christian
1940 Bonita Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 239-4657
(2)
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Santa Cruz Montessori School Photo
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
6230 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 476-1646
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Aptos, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
940
Students
$13,257
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Aptos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,548 Schools
# Students
940 Students
501,702 Students
% Students of Color
15%
51%
0.50
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
80,959 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
17%
# Black Students
19 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
632 Students
193,036 Students
% White Students
67%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
197 Students
122,278 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
44,616 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,257
$17,990
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
$8,930
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Aptos, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Aptos, CA is Twin Lakes Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Aptos?
5 private elementary schools are located in Aptos.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Aptos?
Aptos private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Aptos?
40% of private elementary schools in Aptos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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