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St. Angela Merici Parish School

Brea Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 758 students in Brea, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private elementary schools in Brea, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 758
  • Average Tuition: $6,150
  • Average Class Size: 28 students
  • % Students of Color: 60%
  • View Brea, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 758
  • Average Tuition: $6,150
  • Average Class Size: 28 students
  • % Students of Color: 60%
  • View Brea, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Brea Private Elementary 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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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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Brea, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
758
Students
$6,150
Avg. Tuition
28
Avg. Class Size
60%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brea)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
758 Students
501,486 Students
% Students of Color
60%
51%
0.75
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
103 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
17%
# Black Students
15 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
252 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
33%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
166 Students
122,185 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
44,575 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
28 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,150
$17,200
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$1,080
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Brea, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Brea, CA is St. Angela Merici Parish School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Brea?
4 private elementary schools are located in Brea.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Brea?
75% of private elementary schools in Brea are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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