Santa Cruz Montessori School Photo - Primary Class

Best Aptos Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 432 students in Aptos, CA.
50% of private high schools in Aptos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private High Schools in Aptos, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

This Town (Aptos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
432 Students
275,208 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
26,866 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,120
$23,316
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
33%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
2%
13%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
43,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
15,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
283 Students
115,884 Students
% White Students
65%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,957 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
96 Students
49,002 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Aptos, CA?
2 private high schools are located in Aptos, CA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Aptos?
50% of private high schools in Aptos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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