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Best Fullerton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,766 students in Fullerton, CA (there are 25 public schools, serving 18,829 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Fullerton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fullerton, CA include Rosary Academy and Fullerton Child Dev. Center.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in Fullerton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fullerton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fullerton Child Dev. Center
Daycare / Preschool
1701 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 526-7855
Gr: NS | 64 students
Rosary Academy
Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!
All-girls (Catholic)
1340 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Arborland Montessori
Arborland Montessori Photo - The Education Center offers on-site extra-curricular programs to enrich your child's experience at Arborland!
Montessori School
(5)
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus
Montessori School
(1)
2121 Hughes Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-3111
Gr: NS-8 | 199 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2353 Williamson Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 526-6272
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Eastside Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1701 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 253-4556
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman
Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo
Montessori School
2025 East Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Kids Adventure Learning Center
Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!
Daycare / Preschool
1834 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
Gr: NS-6 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4
North Fullerton KinderCare
North Fullerton KinderCare Photo - North Fullerton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3223 North Associated Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 990-6924
Gr: NS-PK | 8 students
St. Juliana Falconieri School
St. Juliana Falconieri School Photo
(Catholic)
1320 N Acacia Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-2829
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Stepping Stones
3401 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 525-7000
Gr: K-2 | 73 students Tuition listed
3401 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 525-7000
Gr: K-2 | 77 students
Temple Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1600 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fullerton, California

Fullerton, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
215 S Pine Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
400 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92632
(714) 525-9689
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students
St. Stephen's Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2311 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-6641
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students

Overview

This Town (Fullerton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,766 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
148 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1152
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,033
$18,024
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
517 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
29%
11%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%
# Black Students
14 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
459 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
26%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,515 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
484 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
27%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Fullerton, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Fullerton, CA include Rosary Academy and Fullerton Child Dev. Center.
How many private schools are located in Fullerton?
14 private schools are located in Fullerton.
How diverse are private schools in Fullerton?
Fullerton private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Fullerton go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Fullerton are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fullerton?
43% of private schools in Fullerton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fullerton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Fullerton include: Stepping Stones vs. Arborland Montessori

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