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Top 5 Best Irvine Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 private elementary schools serving 2,873 students in Irvine, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Irvine, CA include TVT Community Day School, Accelerator School OC, and Pacific Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
22% of private elementary schools in Irvine, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).

Top Ranked Irvine Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerator School OC
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Alternative School
(3)
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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
(9)
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Grades: K-12
| 164 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
| n/a students
17620 Fitch Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 783-7070
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
| n/a students
1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 802 students
Westcliff Preparatory Academy
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Special Program Emphasis
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
7230 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Grades: PK-2
| 164 students
Elite Open School
1180 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(909) 444-5587
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Irvine Montessori School
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Grades: 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
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Milestones Montessori Of Irvine
Montessori School
16601 Armstrong Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
Grades: PK-3
| 171 students
University Park Cdc
4572 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 653-0352
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Grades: PK-3
| 105 students
Woodbury Cdc
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 726-5120
Grades: NS-6
| 107 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Irvine, California

Irvine, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
16498 Royal Oak
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Grades: PK-K
| 91 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 elementary schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Irvine, CA include TVT Community Day School, Accelerator School OC, and Pacific Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Irvine?
18 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 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Irvine?
22% 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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