Private School Review - Established 2003
Montessori Of Brea
St. Angela Merici Parish School
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Campus

Brea Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 784 students in Brea, CA, 12% of all K-12 students in Brea, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Brea, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 784
  • Average Tuition: $6,150
  • Average Class Size: 28 students
  • % Students of Color: 60%
  • View Brea, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 784
  • Average Tuition: $6,150
  • Average Class Size: 28 students
  • % Students of Color: 60%
  • View Brea, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Brea Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo
St. Angela Merici Parish School
Gr: K-8 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
575 S Walnut Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
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Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
(2)
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Map of Future Minds Montessori
Future Minds Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Montessori School
408 S Flower Ave
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
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Heights Christian Schools - Brea Campus Photo
Heights Christian Schools - Brea Campus
Gr: NS-4 | 190 students
Christian
200 S. Associated Road
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-8780
(1)
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Montessori Of Brea Photo
Montessori Of Brea
Gr: K-1 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
400 West Fir Street/701 Mulberry Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
(1)
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Map of The Page School
The Page School
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students
1800 E Lambert Rd #268
Brea, CA 92821
(626) 688-3311
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Brea, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
784
Students
$6,150
Avg. Tuition
28
Avg. Class Size
60%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brea)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
784 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
60%
52%
0.75
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
108 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
14%
11%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
252 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
33%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
166 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
22%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
28 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,150
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$1,072
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brea, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Brea, CA is St. Angela Merici Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Brea?
6 private schools are located in Brea.
How diverse are private schools in Brea?
Brea private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Brea go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Brea are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brea?
50% of private schools in Brea are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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