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Los Alamitos Private Schools

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 83%.
50% of private schools in Los Alamitos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

2
Private Schools
545
Students
$8,100
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
25:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Los Alamitos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
545 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
25%
52%
0.59
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
310 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
57%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
147 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
60%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,100
$17,625
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
83%
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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