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Best 92618 California Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,711 students in 92618, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 8,833 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in 92618, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 92618, CA include C4l Academy, Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus, and Accelerator School OC.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in 92618, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked 92618 California Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerator School OC
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Alternative School
(3)
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Areteem Institute
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Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 Acceptance rate listed
C4l Academy
Alternative School
16220 Scientific
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student
Crean Lutheran High School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
7230 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Tuition listed
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-1047
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. H, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-8859
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 92618 California

92618, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
16498 Royal Oak
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
Gr: PK-K | 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 92618, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 92618, CA include C4l Academy, Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus, and Accelerator School OC.
How many private schools are located in 92618?
9 private schools are located in 92618.
How diverse are private schools in 92618?
92618 private schools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 92618 go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in 92618 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 92618?
33% of private schools in 92618 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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