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Best Irvine Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools serving 2,916 students in Irvine, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Irvine, CA include Concord Preparatory School, Accelerator School OC, and TVT Community Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
21% of private elementary schools in Irvine, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Irvine Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
(9)
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
26 Lake Rd.
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 783-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 16
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
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
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 Acceptance rate listed
Concord Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
830 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 3 students 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
1 Truman St
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
Gr: PK-8 | 272 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)
(7)
5 Federation Way
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.
Special Program Emphasis
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
7230 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Tuition listed
Elite Open School
1180 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(909) 444-5587
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students
Irvine Montessori School
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Gr: PK-1 | 84 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
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Milestones Montessori Of Irvine
Montessori School
16601 Armstrong Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
Gr: PK-3 | 171 students
University Park Cdc
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 653-0352
Gr: K-6 | 77 students
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
Woodbury Cdc
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 726-5120
Gr: NS-6 | 107 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Irvine, California

Irvine, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
26 Lake Road
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 525-9922
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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

Overview

This Town (Irvine)
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,916 Students
504,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
57%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
215 Teachers
44,310 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
59%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1404
(Out of 1600)
1269
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,095
$17,458
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$32.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
565 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
27%
12%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
81,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
17%
# Black Students
53 Students
23,624 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
482 Students
193,811 Students
% White Students
23%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
890 Students
123,069 Students
% of Others Students
43%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Irvine, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Irvine, CA include Concord Preparatory School, Accelerator School OC, and TVT Community Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Irvine?
19 private elementary schools are located in Irvine.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Irvine?
Irvine private elementary schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Irvine?
21% of private elementary schools in Irvine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Irvine are often viewed compared to one another?

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