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Best Laguna Niguel Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,516 students in Laguna Niguel, CA (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,413 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Laguna Niguel, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Laguna Niguel, CA is St. Anne School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of private schools in Laguna Niguel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Laguna Niguel Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Armenta Learning Academy
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Alternative School
(27)
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beacon Hill KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
25189 Beacon Hill Way
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 240-4004
Gr: NS-PK
Kensington Montessorri School
Montessori School
29702 Kensington Dr
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 363-7373
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Laguna Niguel Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
29702 Kensington Dr
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-3428
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Tuition listed
Laguna Niguel KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
30075 Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-2321
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center
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Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Marina View Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
25301 Sweet Meadow Lane
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-8687
Gr: NS-K | 130 students Tuition listed
Mcdowell School
Mcdowell School Photo - All School Infants - Grade 5, 2021
(1)
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mission Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
24360 Yosemite Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-8311
Gr: PK-K | 161 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Of Laguna Niguel
Montessori School
31171 Niguel Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 661-5437
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Ocean View Nps
Special Education School
30131 Town Center Dr Ste 280
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 855-0408
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Pacific Prep School
Pacific Prep School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
31341 Niguel Rd Ste H
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 248-8711
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 14 students
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Daycare / Preschool
24291 Avila Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8887
Gr: PK-K | 173 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Laguna Niguel, California

Laguna Niguel, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Gr: NS | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
27632 El Lazo
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-8641
Gr: NS-8 | 57 students
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Laguna Niguel)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,516 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
152 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,517
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$312
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
98 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
18 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
723 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
47%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,515 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
649 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
42%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Laguna Niguel, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Laguna Niguel, CA is St. Anne School.
How many private schools are located in Laguna Niguel?
15 private schools are located in Laguna Niguel.
How diverse are private schools in Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Laguna Niguel go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Laguna Niguel are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Laguna Niguel?
20% of private schools in Laguna Niguel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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