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Best Placentia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 235 students in Placentia, CA (there are 29 public schools, serving 19,528 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Placentia, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Placentia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Placentia, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Imperial Rose KinderCare
Imperial Rose KinderCare Photo - Imperial Rose KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1001 E. Imperial Highway
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-4161
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Placentia Towne & Country Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
201 E Madison Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 524-2780
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Class size is limited to 18 daily in preschool, 20 students in transitional kindergarten, and 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. For additional information please contact us at 714-528-1794.
(Catholic)
801 N Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1794
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Placentia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
235 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,848
$18,024

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
15%
11%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,466 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
119 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
51%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
41 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
17%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Placentia, CA?
3 private schools are located in Placentia, CA.
What percentage of students in Placentia go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Placentia are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Placentia?
33% of private schools in Placentia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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