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Best Fallbrook Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 424 students in Fallbrook, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
80% of private elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).

Private Elementary Schools in Fallbrook, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
135 E Ivy St
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-1717
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Canyon Ridge Christian Prep
Special Program Emphasis (African Methodist Episcopal)
1200 Rainbow Valley Blvd
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-7733
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Fallbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
203 Laurine Lane
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-4754
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
(3)
450 S. Stagecoach Lane
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 689-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Project Fair
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1405 E Fallbrook St
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 243-3074
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Fallbrook)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
424 Students
504,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
44,310 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,895
$17,458
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$8,317
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
81,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
17%
# Black Students
18 Students
23,624 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
117 Students
193,811 Students
% White Students
28%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,916 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
166 Students
123,069 Students
% of Others Students
39%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Fallbrook, CA?
5 private elementary schools are located in Fallbrook, CA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook private elementary schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fallbrook?
80% of private elementary schools in Fallbrook are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and African Methodist Episcopal).
Which private elementary schools in Fallbrook are often viewed compared to one another?

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