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Buena Park Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 856 students in Buena Park, CA, 10% of all K-12 students in Buena Park, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Buena Park, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Buena Park Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Pius V Catholic School Photo
St. Pius V Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
7681 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-5313
(1)
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Map of Bethel Baptist Academy
Bethel Baptist Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
8433 Philodendron Way
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 521-5586
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Buena Park KinderCare Photo
Buena Park KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-5610
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Map of Limai Montessori Academy - Buena Park
Limai Montessori Academy - Buena Park
Gr: K-1 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
5309 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 860-2234
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Map of Rossier Park School
Rossier Park School
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Special Education School
7100 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 562-0441
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Map of Smart Start Montessori
Smart Start Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Montessori School
6221 Lincoln Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-7800
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Speech & Language Development Center
Gr: 1-12 | 136 students
Special Education School
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
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Map of Sunny Hills Preschool
Sunny Hills Preschool
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
Specialized Curriculum
8252 Artesia Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 670-1100
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Map of Tiny Tot Christian School
Tiny Tot Christian School
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7362 Crescent Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-2207
(1)
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Buena Park, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Childrens Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
6441 Lincoln Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-8010
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Buena Park, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
-18.2% (-2 schools) 10-yr
856
Students
-26.5% (-308 students) 10-yr
$15,330
Avg. Tuition
+200.6% (+$10,230) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-6 students) 10-yr
90%
Students of Color
+34.3% (+23.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Buena Park)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBuena Park, CA Total Schools
20259
202410
20238
20226
20218
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
201511
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# Students
856 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595180179
202493175172
2023122181174
2022141189185
2021122185180
2020122179171
2019118179175
2018118173172
2017117179180
2016117173178
2015106162167
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% Students of Color
90%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%51%34%
202484%51%34%
202364%50%33%
202263%48%33%
202161%48%32%
202061%48%32%
201974%48%31%
201874%47%31%
201769%50%32%
201669%49%32%
201567%49%32%
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0.74
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.730.740.65
20240.720.740.65
20230.780.740.65
20220.760.730.64
20210.770.730.64
20200.770.730.64
20190.780.730.63
20180.780.730.63
20170.780.720.61
20160.780.720.61
20150.770.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
163 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
20%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521%11%5%
202418%11%5%
202326%11%5%
202229%10%4%
202125%10%4%
202025%10%4%
201929%10%4%
201829%10%4%
201728%10%4%
201628%10%4%
201524%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
228 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202528%16%9%
202426%16%9%
202321%16%9%
202223%16%8%
202121%16%9%
202021%16%9%
201924%16%8%
201824%17%8%
201723%17%8%
201623%17%8%
201522%17%8%
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# Black Students
43 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%5%7%
20245%5%7%
20234%5%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%5%8%
20195%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
59 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
7%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257%37%52%
20247%37%52%
202327%38%52%
202232%40%54%
202130%40%54%
202030%40%54%
201920%41%56%
201820%41%56%
201721%43%58%
201621%43%58%
201519%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
312 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
38%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202538%29%26%
202443%29%26%
202322%28%25%
202210%28%25%
202118%27%25%
202018%27%24%
201922%26%24%
201822%26%23%
201723%24%22%
201623%24%22%
201531%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
85 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%59%55%
202425%58%54%
202325%58%54%
202225%59%54%
202125%59%54%
202025%58%54%
201925%58%53%
201825%58%53%
201725%58%53%
201625%57%52%
201523%57%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025181715
2024241715
2023241715
2022241715
2021241715
2020241715
2019241715
2018241715
2017241715
2016241715
2015241715
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,330
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$15,330$18,076$15,012
2024$5,500$17,195$13,254
2023$5,500$16,660$12,626
2022$5,500$15,979$12,187
2021$5,500$15,298$11,800
2020$5,500$14,748$11,512
2019$5,500$14,369$11,293
2018$5,500$13,813$11,017
2017$5,500$13,422$10,708
2016$5,500$12,852$10,356
2015$5,100$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuena Park, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%29%34%
202430%29%34%
202330%29%34%
202230%28%33%
202130%28%33%
202030%28%32%
201930%27%31%
201830%27%30%
201730%27%30%
201630%26%29%
201520%25%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buena Park, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Buena Park, CA is St. Pius V Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Buena Park?
9 private schools are located in Buena Park.
How diverse are private schools in Buena Park?
Buena Park private schools are approximately 90% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Buena Park go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Buena Park are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buena Park?
33% of private schools in Buena Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Buena Park are often viewed compared to one another?

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