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Aptos Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 83%.
40% of private elementary schools in Aptos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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
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
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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
940
Students
+28.4% (+208 students) 10-yr
$13,257
Avg. Tuition
-6.1% (-$863) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
-51.6% (-16.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Aptos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,549 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearAptos, CA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20165
20155
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# Students
940 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025188204199
2024188199192
2023188206193
2022169213205
2021169209201
2020169202188
2019180201193
2018180194190
2017179201199
2016146193196
2015146180183
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% Students of Color
15%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%50%33%
202415%49%32%
202315%49%32%
202214%47%32%
202114%47%31%
202014%46%31%
201912%48%31%
201812%46%30%
201728%49%31%
201631%49%31%
201531%49%31%
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0.50
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.500.740.64
20240.500.740.64
20230.500.740.63
20220.420.720.62
20210.420.730.62
20200.420.730.62
20190.530.720.61
20180.530.720.60
20170.510.710.59
20160.470.710.59
20150.470.710.58
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20191%1%1%
20181%1%1%
20171%2%1%
20161%2%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
19 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%12%5%
20242%12%5%
20232%12%5%
20223%10%5%
20213%10%5%
20203%10%5%
20191%11%4%
20181%11%4%
20171%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
65 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257%17%9%
20247%17%9%
20237%17%9%
20227%17%8%
20217%17%9%
20207%17%9%
20196%17%8%
20186%17%8%
20174%17%8%
20164%17%8%
20154%17%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%8%
20242%5%8%
20232%5%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%8%
20202%5%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%8%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
632 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
67%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202567%40%55%
202467%40%55%
202367%40%55%
202275%43%57%
202175%43%57%
202075%43%58%
201963%44%59%
201863%45%59%
201763%46%61%
201669%46%61%
201569%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,903 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
197 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521%24%22%
202421%24%22%
202321%24%22%
202213%23%22%
202113%23%20%
202013%23%19%
201928%21%20%
201828%20%20%
201730%20%19%
201623%20%18%
201523%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
44,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:111:1
201913:112:111:1
201814:112:111:1
201714:112:111:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202545%59%54%
202445%58%54%
202345%58%53%
202248%59%53%
202148%58%53%
202048%57%53%
201948%57%52%
201875%57%52%
201775%57%51%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201716
2024201715
2023201715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017201715
2016201715
2015201715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,257
$17,124

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$12,557$17,472$14,043
2024$12,557$16,481$12,357
2023$11,757$15,797$11,693
2022$11,123$15,172$11,199
2021$11,123$14,410$10,824
2020$11,123$13,806$10,496
2019$11,123$13,359$10,300
2018$10,657$12,957$10,056
2017$10,685$12,372$9,712
2016$14,120$11,774$9,307
2015$14,120$10,743$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
24%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%28%34%
202425%28%33%
202325%27%33%
202228%27%32%
202128%27%32%
202028%27%31%
201928%26%30%
201828%26%29%
201733%26%29%
201645%24%28%
201545%24%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
$8,437

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$2,200$8,316$6,227
2024$2,200$8,163$6,113
2023$2,200$7,722$5,785
2022$1,800$7,550$5,514
2021$1,800$6,152$5,269
2020$1,800$5,983$5,141
2019$1,800$5,550$5,007
2018$920$5,239$4,752
2017$1,800$4,890$4,582
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearAptos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%81%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%85%86%
202090%85%86%
201990%84%85%
201890%85%85%
201790%86%86%
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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 50%.
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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