St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo

Best Dana Point Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,834 students in Dana Point, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dana Point, CA include St. Edward The Confessor Parish School and St. Edward Parish School.
67% of private elementary schools in Dana Point, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dana Point Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Edward Parish School
(Catholic)
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students Tuition listed
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 24 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dana Point, California

Dana Point, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
South Shores Christian Preschool (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32712 Crown Valley Parkway
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5032
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This Town (Dana Point)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,834 Students
505,059 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
44,288 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,430
$17,584
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$8,373

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
17%
# Black Students
3 Students
23,453 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
929 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
51%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,903 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
574 Students
122,342 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Dana Point, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dana Point, CA include St. Edward The Confessor Parish School and St. Edward Parish School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dana Point?
3 private elementary schools are located in Dana Point.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dana Point?
67% of private elementary schools in Dana Point are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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