St. Joseph Elementary School Photo - St. Joseph Catholic School is currently offering tours and is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 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.

Best Placentia Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 209 students in Placentia, CA.
100% of private elementary schools in Placentia, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Placentia, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 N Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1794
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Placentia)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
209 Students
505,059 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
44,288 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,200
$17,584

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
17%
# Black Students
n/a
23,453 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
119 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
57%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,903 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
18 Students
122,342 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Placentia, CA?
1 private elementary schools are located in Placentia, CA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Placentia?
100% of private elementary schools in Placentia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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