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Laguna Hills Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 109 students in Laguna Hills, CA.
50% of private elementary schools in Laguna Hills, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Laguna Hills Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Pathway School Inc. Photo
Pathway School Inc.
Gr: 2-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
23802 Avenida De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 837-1203
(1)
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New Vista School
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
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Laguna Hills, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
109
Students
+55.7% (+39 students) 10-yr
$31,300
Avg. Tuition
+34.3% (+$8,000) 10-yr
9
Avg. Class Size
+80.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
22%
Students of Color
+120.0% (+12.0 pp) 9-yr
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Laguna Hills)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,549 Schools
# Students
109 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202553204199
202457199192
202357206193
202262213205
202162209201
202054202188
201954201193
201854194190
201754201199
201654193196
201570180183
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% Students of Color
22%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%50%33%
202421%49%32%
202321%49%32%
202225%47%32%
202125%47%31%
202024%46%31%
201910%48%31%
201810%46%30%
201710%49%31%
201610%49%31%
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0.51
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.490.740.64
20240.540.740.64
20230.540.740.63
20220.500.720.62
20210.500.730.62
20200.390.730.62
20190.180.720.61
20180.180.720.60
20170.180.710.59
20160.180.710.59
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%12%5%
202410%12%5%
202310%12%5%
20226%10%5%
20216%10%5%
20208%10%5%
20196%11%4%
20186%11%4%
20176%10%4%
20166%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%17%9%
20247%17%9%
20237%17%9%
20226%17%8%
20216%17%9%
20207%17%9%
20192%17%8%
20182%17%8%
20172%17%8%
20162%17%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%8%
20242%5%8%
20232%5%8%
20225%5%7%
20215%5%8%
20206%5%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
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# White Students
74 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
68%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%40%55%
202465%40%55%
202365%40%55%
202269%43%57%
202169%43%57%
202077%43%58%
201990%44%59%
201890%45%59%
201790%46%61%
201690%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
14 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%24%22%
202416%24%22%
202316%24%22%
202214%23%22%
202114%23%20%
20202%23%19%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
44,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256:112:111:1
20246:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
20225:112:111:1
20215:112:111:1
20204:112:111:1
20195:112:111:1
20185:112:111:1
20175:112:111:1
20165:112:112:1
20155:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
96%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%59%54%
202449%58%54%
202349%58%53%
202290%59%53%
202190%58%53%
202090%57%53%
201990%57%52%
201890%57%52%
201790%57%51%
201690%56%51%
201590%56%50%
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Average Class Size
9 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025101716
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
202171715
202061715
201931715
201831715
201731715
201631715
201551715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,300
$17,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$29,525$17,472$14,043
2024$28,465$16,481$12,357
2023$28,465$15,797$11,693
2022$25,890$15,172$11,199
2021$28,087$14,410$10,824
2020$23,967$13,806$10,496
2019$22,290$13,359$10,300
2018$22,290$12,957$10,056
2017$21,850$12,372$9,712
2016$22,925$11,774$9,307
2015$23,300$10,743$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$2,000
$1,077

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearLaguna Hills, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$1,300$1,026$1,115
2024$1,300$993$1,094
2023$1,300$878$1,136
2022$650$903$1,075
2021$650$784$1,028
2020$650$802$1,130
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Laguna Hills, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Laguna Hills, CA include New Vista School and Pathway School Inc..
How many private elementary schools are located in Laguna Hills?
2 private elementary schools are located in Laguna Hills.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Laguna Hills?
50% of private elementary schools in Laguna Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Laguna Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Laguna Hills include: Pathway School Inc. vs. New Vista School

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