For the 2025 school year, there are 388 private schools serving 74,119 students in Orange County, CA (there are 643 public schools, serving 437,224 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Orange County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Orange County, CA include Grace Christian School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, and Mission Basilica School.
The average tuition cost is $12,880, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,931.
Top Ranked Orange County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Grades: PK-12
| 710 students
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
Grades: NS-8
| 579 students
5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Heritage Oak Private School![Heritage Oak Private School Photo]( "Heritage Oak Private School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Mission Basilica School![Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs]( "Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs")
(Catholic)
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
Grades: NS-8
| 265 students
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Grades: NS-8
| 702 students
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Grades: NS-8
| 570 students
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 458-1776
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 458-1776
Grades: NS-8
| 269 students
Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills![Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7711 Center Avenue, Suite 120
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(877) 673-8893
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo![Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
18881 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 900
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
24301 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 377-1616
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 377-1616
Grades: K-9
| 133 students
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
17620 Fitch Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 783-7070
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 783-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1 Orion
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 389-0300
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
1275 E. Broadway St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Anneliese's Schools
Daycare / Preschool
20062 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8310
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8310
Grades: K
| 400 students
5471 Santa Catalina Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(909) 367-9372
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(909) 367-9372
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Areteem Institute![Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.]( "Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.")
Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Aronoff Preschool![Aronoff Preschool Photo]( "Aronoff Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Grades: NS
| 295 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
14146 Olive St
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-7701
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-7701
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
C4l Academy
Alternative School
16220 Scientific
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
18821 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 777-7131
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 777-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 1,039 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1010 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
5702 Clark Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-5127
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-5127
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Christ Cathedral Academy
(Catholic)
13280 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-2330
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-2330
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
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Orange County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Amaanah Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
1309 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 991-8961
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 991-8961
Grades: PK-5
| 29 students
3233 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-4530
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-4530
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Anaheim Magnolia Christian School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School (Baptist)
720 S Magnolia Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 871-4635
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 871-4635
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
215 S Pine Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Bel Air Christian School (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1241 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 635-3924
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 635-3924
Grades: NS-K
| 72 students
Brethren Christian High School (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Broderick Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Grades: PK-3
| 54 students
California Pre-school & Kindergarten (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
19901 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 970-2311
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 970-2311
Grades: NS-PK
| 104 students
815a S Esplanade St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Grades: K-9
| 71 students
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
Grades: NS
| 12 students
Childrens Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
6441 Lincoln Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-8010
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-8010
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Cornelia Connelly School (Closed 2020)
All-girls (Catholic)
2323 W Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 776-1717
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 776-1717
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Creekside Christian (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
San Clemente, CA 92673
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
121 S Citron Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Grades: PK-12
| 1,647 students
Fusion Academy Huntington Beach - Seacliff Village (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2100 Main St., Ste. 260
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(877) 673-8893
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Garden Grove Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
13201 Century Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-3776
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-3776
Grades: K-8
| 246 students
Heights Christian Schools - San Juan Capistrano Preschool (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
31501 Avenida Los Cerritos
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 429-5660
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 429-5660
Grades: NS-PK
| 54 students
Kingdom Life (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
no address
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 329-8620
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 329-8620
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Learning Experience Early Education Center (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
23421 Madero
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Grades: NS-K
| 78 students
The Learning Village (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
150 E 1st Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
Mayflower Preschool (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4111 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 527-2343
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 527-2343
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Olive Crest Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2190 N. Canal Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Grades: 2-12
| 136 students
Orange Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Assembly of God)
2830 North Glassell Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Grades: NS-8
| 177 students
261 Monte Vista Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Path Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
5202 Lincoln Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 236-1293
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 236-1293
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Port Mesa Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
650 Hamilton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Grades: K-2
| 22 students
Precious Years Children's Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9691 Bixby Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 539-0522
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 539-0522
Grades: NS-PK
| 24 students
Prestige Preschool Academy (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
16498 Royal Oak
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Revive Covenant Preschool (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
250 S Prospect St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-0402
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-0402
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
1450 E La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-3284
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-3284
Grades: NS-8
| 202 students
St. Boniface Parish School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
500 W Chartres Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-3060
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Orange County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Orange County, CA include Grace Christian School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, and Mission Basilica School.
How many private schools are located in Orange County?
388 private schools are located in Orange County.
How much do private schools cost in Orange County?
The average tuition cost is $12,880, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,931.
How diverse are private schools in Orange County?
Orange County private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Orange County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Orange County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orange County?
Which private schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Orange County include: Slater Montessori Academy vs. Fountain Valley Montessori Center, Fountain Valley Montessori Center vs. Slater Montessori Academy, Montessori Of Ladera Ranch vs. The Goddard School
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