Top 10 Best Irvine Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 47 private schools serving 7,449 students in Irvine, CA (there are 49 public schools, serving 39,641 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Irvine, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Irvine, CA include Pacific Academy, Accelerator School Raleigh and Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
21% of private schools in Irvine, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Top Ranked Irvine Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerator School Raleigh
Accelerator School Raleigh Photo - Accelerator School DC Metro. Our new home!
Alternative School
(3)
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Grades: 6-12
| students
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Rose Zhang, Class of 2021; AJGA World No. 1 Women Amateur Golfer; 2020 U.S Woman's Amateur Champion; Stanford University
(8)
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Grades: K-12
| 344 students
Fusion Academy Newport Beach
Fusion Academy Newport Beach Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
(3)
18881 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 900
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
17620 Fitch Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614
(657) 499-7301
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Areteem Institute
Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.
Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Grades: 4-12
| students
Aronoff Preschool
Aronoff Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Grades: NS
| 295 students
C4l Academy
16220 Scientific
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Crean Lutheran High School
Crean Lutheran High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Grades: 9-12
| 959 students
Leport School Irvine West Park
Leport School Irvine West Park Photo - Happy Montessori preschool student
Montessori School
1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
Grades: PK-3
| 100 students
Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus
Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus Photo - Montessori childcare for infants
Montessori School
1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
New Horizon School, Irvine
New Horizon School, Irvine Photo
(Islamic)
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 552-5411
Grades: PK-8
| 318 students
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
Grades: NS-K
| 194 students
TVT Community Day School
TVT Community Day School Photo - Welcome to TVT's state-of-the-art campus featuring grade-level "villages," ample space, and 21st Century technology.
(Jewish)
(6)
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Grades: PK-12
| 802 students
Westcliff Preparatory Academy
Westcliff Preparatory Academy Photo - Change the way your child gets their education.
Special Program Emphasis
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Bearpaw KinderCare
Bearpaw KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
1 Bear Paw
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 552-3222
Grades: NS-PK
| 76 students
53 Costero Aisle
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
Grades: PK
| 35 students
4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
The Children's Center Of St. An
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
4400 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 651-0198
Grades: NS-PK
| 125 students
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4876 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-4533
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
7230 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Grades: PK-2
| 164 students
Dreamland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5101 Walnut Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-3367
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Elite Open School
1180 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(909) 444-5587
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood
Montessori School
4980 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-9500
Grades: PK-K
| 142 students
Great Foundations Montessori School
Montessori School
6304 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-2400
Grades: PK-K
| 237 students
Irvine KinderCare
Irvine KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
5396 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-6808
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Irvine Montessori
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Grades: PK-K
| 123 students
Jenny Hart Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4445 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-7392
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Kida
Special Education School
17861 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 222-2214
Grades: Inquire with school
| 14 students
Kiddie Academy Of Irvine
Daycare / Preschool
16655 Noyes Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 660-0005
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
Leport Montessori Irvine Mandarin
Montessori School
3935 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Grades: K
| 12 students
Leport Montessori School
Leport Montessori School Photo - Montessori teacher giving writing lesson
Montessori School
3983 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 427-3969
Grades: K
| 41 students
Leport Schools
Leport Schools Photo - Primary Mathematics
Montessori School
26 Lake Road
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 525-9922
Grades: PK-K
| 163 students
Mardan School
Mardan School Photo - Mardan School located in Woodbridge Village in the City of Irvine serves students in grades K - 12 with learning or social difficulties. Mardan 's therapeutic program benefits children with a wide range of disabilities. Students can be placed privately or by a school district if an IEP team determines that it can't meet the child's needs.
Special Education School
1 Osborn
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
Michelson KinderCare
Michelson KinderCare Photo - Michelson KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3661 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7330
Grades: NS-PK
| 45 students
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Irvine, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Spectrum Montessori (Closed 2023)
Montessori School (Christian)
8673 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 783-5331
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Irvine, CA include Pacific Academy, Accelerator School Raleigh and Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus.
How many private schools are located in Irvine, CA?
47 private schools are located in Irvine, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Irvine, CA?
Irvine, CA private schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Irvine, CA go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Irvine, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Irvine, CA?
21% of private schools in Irvine, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

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