For the 2025 school year, there are 51 private schools serving 7,571 students in Irvine, CA (there are 49 public schools, serving 40,735 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 TVT Community Day School, Crean Lutheran High School, and Aronoff Preschool.
The average tuition cost is $10,869, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
Top Ranked Irvine Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18881 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 900
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
26 Lake Rd.
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 783-7070
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 783-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 16
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Areteem Institute![Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.]( "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
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 Acceptance rate listed
Aronoff Preschool![Aronoff Preschool Photo]( "Aronoff Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Gr: NS | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Crean Lutheran High School![Crean Lutheran High School Photo]( "Crean Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark![Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark Photo - Happy Montessori preschool student]( "Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark Photo - Happy Montessori preschool student")
Montessori School
1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
Gr: K | 5 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten![Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten Photo]( "Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
Gr: PK-K | 282 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Gr: PK-12 | 845 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Westcliff Preparatory Academy![Westcliff Preparatory Academy Photo - Change the way your child gets their education.]( "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
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bearpaw KinderCare![Bearpaw KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Bearpaw KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
1 Bear Paw
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 552-3222
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 552-3222
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
The Children's Center Of St. An
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
4400 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 651-0198
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 651-0198
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students Tuition listed
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4876 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-4533
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-4533
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
7230 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Tuition listed
Dreamland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5101 Walnut Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-3367
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-3367
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Great Foundations Montessori
Montessori School
4980 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-9500
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-9500
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Great Foundations Montessori School
Montessori School
6304 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-2400
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-2400
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
Irvine Montessori School
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Jenny Hart Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4445 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-7392
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-7392
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Kida
Special Education School
17861 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 222-2214
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 222-2214
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students
Kiddie Academy Of Irvine
Daycare / Preschool
16655 Noyes Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 660-0005
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 660-0005
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Leport Montessori Irvine Mandarin
Montessori School
3935 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Gr: K | 12 students
Leport Montessori School![Leport Montessori School Photo - Montessori teacher giving writing lesson]( "Leport Montessori School Photo - Montessori teacher giving writing lesson")
Montessori School
3983 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 427-3969
Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 427-3969
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Tuition listed
3935 Alton Pkwy, Westpark Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 430-7276
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 430-7276
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-1047
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-1047
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. H, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-8859
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-8859
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Irvine, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prestige Preschool Academy (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
16498 Royal Oak
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Spectrum Montessori (Closed 2023)
Montessori School (Christian)
8673 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 783-5331
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 783-5331
Gr: 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 TVT Community Day School, Crean Lutheran High School, and Aronoff Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Irvine?
51 private schools are located in Irvine.
How much do private schools cost in Irvine?
The average tuition cost is $10,869, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
How diverse are private schools in Irvine?
Irvine private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Irvine go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Irvine are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Irvine?
Which private schools in Irvine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Irvine include: Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark vs. Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus, Woodbury Cdc vs. University Park Cdc, Aronoff Preschool vs. Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten
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