For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 873 students in Laguna Niguel, CA.
The top ranked private elementary school in Laguna Niguel, CA is St. Anne School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
29% of private elementary schools in Laguna Niguel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Laguna Niguel Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
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
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Laguna Niguel Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
29702 Kensington Dr
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-3428
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-3428
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ocean View Nps
Special Education School
30131 Town Center Dr Ste 280
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 855-0408
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 855-0408
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Laguna Niguel, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
CCLC at Ziggurat Child Development Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Gr: NS | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Vine Preparatory Academy (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
27632 El Lazo
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-8641
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-8641
Gr: NS-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
Ziggurat Child Development Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Laguna Niguel, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Laguna Niguel, CA is St. Anne School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Laguna Niguel?
7 private elementary schools are located in Laguna Niguel.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Laguna Niguel?
29% of private elementary schools in Laguna Niguel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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