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Best Fullerton Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,180 students in Fullerton, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private elementary schools in Fullerton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Fullerton, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,180 Students
504,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
71%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
112 Teachers
44,310 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,680
$17,458
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
460 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
38%
12%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
81,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
17%
# Black Students
9 Students
23,624 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
324 Students
193,811 Students
% White Students
26%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
353 Students
123,069 Students
% of Others Students
29%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Fullerton, CA?
9 private elementary schools are located in Fullerton, CA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fullerton?
Fullerton private elementary schools are approximately 71% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fullerton?
33% of private elementary schools in Fullerton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Fullerton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Fullerton include: Stepping Stones vs. Arborland Montessori

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