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Los Alamitos Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 545 students in Los Alamitos, CA, 6% of all K-12 students in Los Alamitos, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Los Alamitos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Los Alamitos Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Hedwig Catholic School
St. Hedwig Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3591 Orangewood Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
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Map of Montessori Greenhouse Schools
Montessori Greenhouse Schools
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
4001 Howard Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-4409
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Los Alamitos, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mayflower Preschool
Mayflower Preschool
Gr: PK | 152 students
Alternative School
4111 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 527-2343
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Los Alamitos, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
545
Students
-12.4% (-77 students) 10-yr
$8,100
Avg. Tuition
+5.2% (+$400) 1-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
-21.9% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
25:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Los Alamitos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
545 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025273180179
2024263175172
2023246181174
2022242189185
2021212185180
2020212179171
2019199179175
2018199173172
2017207179180
2016207173178
2015207162167
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% Students of Color
25%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%51%34%
202425%51%34%
202326%50%33%
202223%48%33%
202123%48%32%
202023%48%32%
201921%48%31%
201821%47%31%
201732%50%32%
201632%49%32%
201532%49%32%
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0.59
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.590.740.65
20240.580.740.65
20230.550.740.65
20220.500.730.64
20210.500.730.64
20200.500.730.64
20190.480.730.63
20180.480.730.63
20170.520.720.61
20160.520.720.61
20150.520.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%11%5%
20243%11%5%
20233%11%5%
20225%10%4%
20215%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20153%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
72 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513%16%9%
202414%16%9%
202314%16%9%
202215%16%8%
202115%16%9%
202015%16%9%
201916%16%8%
201816%17%8%
201715%17%8%
201615%17%8%
201515%17%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
30,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
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# White Students
310 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
57%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202557%37%52%
202459%37%52%
202363%38%52%
202268%40%54%
202168%40%54%
202068%40%54%
201970%41%56%
201870%41%56%
201766%43%58%
201666%43%58%
201566%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
147 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202527%29%26%
202424%29%26%
202320%28%25%
202211%28%25%
202111%27%25%
202011%27%24%
201911%26%24%
201811%26%23%
201716%24%22%
201616%24%22%
201516%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525:112:111:1
202424:112:111:1
202322:112:111:1
202220:112:111:1
202120:113:111:1
202020:113:112:1
201920:112:112:1
201820:112:112:1
201720:113:112:1
201620:113:112:1
201520:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025100%59%55%
2024100%58%54%
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Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025221715
2024221715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,100
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$8,100$18,076$15,012
2024$7,700$17,195$13,254
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLos Alamitos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202596%80%81%
202496%84%85%
202396%84%85%
202296%84%85%
202196%84%85%
202096%84%85%
201996%84%85%
201896%84%85%
201796%85%85%
201696%84%85%
201596%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Los Alamitos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Los Alamitos, CA is St. Hedwig Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Los Alamitos?
2 private schools are located in Los Alamitos.
What percentage of students in Los Alamitos go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Los Alamitos are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Los Alamitos?
50% of private schools in Los Alamitos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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