Top 5 Best Costa Mesa Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools serving 2,926 students in Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Christ Lutheran Church and School, St. Joachim Elementary School and International Christian Montessori Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
38% of private elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Costa Mesa Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ Lutheran Church and School
Christ Lutheran Church and School Photo - Building confidence through encouragement, students study the life and teachings of Jesus and realizing He not only made an impact on the worldHe changed the world, forever! Through His birth, death and resurrection, He paid the price for our sins and promised eternal life to all who believe.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
760 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-6866
Grades: NS-8
| 348 students
International Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Mariners Christian School
Mariners Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 744 students
Page Academy
Page Academy Photo - Page provides student and family centered education offering resources to studetns such as on-campus library, on-campus pool, computer lab and athletic field.
657 Victoria Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 515-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
St. Joachim Elementary School
St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group
(Catholic)
1964 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1021 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-5060
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
The Waldorf School Of Orange County
The Waldorf School Of Orange County Photo - 6th Grade field trip to Death Valley
Waldorf School
(1)
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Grades: NS-12
| 404 students
Back Bay Montessori
Montessori School
398 University Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-3771
Grades: K-1
| 24 students
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Frontiers Academy
Frontiers Academy Photo - Frontiers Academy is a private, independent school in Orange County, California that offers a rigorous trilingual program in Mandarin, Spanish, and English to students from age 2 to grade 8.
102 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 930-6638
Grades: NS-8
| 80 students
2032 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 764-9433
Grades: NS-4
| students
Montessori Harbor Mesa School
Montessori Harbor Mesa School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
3025 Deodar Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-3803
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
2025 Garden Ln
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 650-3256
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Costa Mesa, California

Costa Mesa, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
261 Monte Vista Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
650 Hamilton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Grades: K-2
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Christ Lutheran Church and School, St. Joachim Elementary School and International Christian Montessori Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Costa Mesa, CA?
13 private elementary schools are located in Costa Mesa, CA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa, CA private elementary schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Costa Mesa, CA?
38% of private elementary schools in Costa Mesa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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