For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 784 students in Brea, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,891 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Brea, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Brea, CA is St. Angela Merici Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked Brea Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Angela Merici Parish School![St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo]( "St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
575 S Walnut Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
Gr: K-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Future Minds Montessori
Montessori School
408 S Flower Ave
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
200 S. Associated Road
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-8780
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-8780
Gr: NS-4 | 190 students
400 West Fir Street/701 Mulberry Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
Gr: K-1 | 27 students Avg. class size: 28 students
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 51%.
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%).
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