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Best Garden Grove Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 2,067 students in Garden Grove, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA include Orange Crescent School, Christ Cathedral Academy, and St. Columban School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
64% of private elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Garden Grove Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Cathedral Academy
(Catholic)
13280 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-2330
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange Crescent School
Orange Crescent School Photo - Congratulations to our awesome Pentathlon winners!
(Islamic)
1 Al Rahman Plaza
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 531-1451
Gr: PK-10 | 324 students Tuition listed
12111 Buaro Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
Gr: NS-6 | 69 students Tuition listed
St. Columban School
(Catholic)
(2)
10855 Stanford Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 534-3947
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Hope Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
12211 Magnolia St
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 373-4673
Gr: K-12 | 180 students
King Of Kings Christian Academy
King Of Kings Christian Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
13431 Newhope St
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 530-2152
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Greenhouse School
Montessori School
5856 Belgrave Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-3833
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students
OC Kids Infant & Preschool
OC Kids Infant & Preschool Photo - We offer a thematic curriculum with weekly topics that engage and encourage our children to ask questions and stay curious about the lessons. Here you can see a visit from our local dentist during Healthy Habits week where we learn all about health eating. exercise, dental health and more.
Daycare / Preschool
11362 Brookhurst St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 530-7263
Gr: NS-6 | 128 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Orangewood Academy
Orangewood Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
13732 Clinton Street
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 534-4694
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Padre Pio Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
9621 Bixby Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(562) 212-4493
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2
Rainbow Kids Academy
Alternative School
12914 Hazel Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 638-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Garden Grove, California

Garden Grove, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
13201 Century Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-3776
Gr: K-8 | 246 students
Precious Years Children's Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9691 Bixby Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 539-0522
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
12901 Lewis St
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-2023
Gr: K-8 | 192 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA include Orange Crescent School, Christ Cathedral Academy, and St. Columban School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Garden Grove?
11 private elementary schools are located in Garden Grove.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove?
64% of private elementary schools in Garden Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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