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Best 92688 California Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 4,436 students in 92688, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 7,271 public students). 38% of all K-12 students in 92688, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 92688, CA include RSM Christian School, St. Johns Episcopal School, and Serra Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
45% of private schools in 92688, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 92688 California Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
RSM Christian School
RSM Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
29582 Aventura
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-4504
Gr: NS-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
St. Johns Episcopal School
St. Johns Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(6)
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Photo - Aerial photo of Santa Margarita's 42 acre campus.
(Catholic)
(10)
22062 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 766-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,701 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Serra Catholic School
Serra Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Gr: PK-8 | 1,110 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Kindercare Learning Centers # 1535
Daycare / Preschool
30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-8880
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Tuition listed
Limai Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(1)
30075 Comercio
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Gr: PK-1 | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran Saddleback Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
30322 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-0646
Gr: NS-PK | 200 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Montessori at the Park
Montessori at the Park Photo
Montessori School
21742 Buena Suerte
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-1220
Gr: PK-4 | 186 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5
R. Santa Margarita KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-9413
Gr: NS-PK
Rancho Viejo Montessori School
Montessori School
29782 Avenida De Las Bandera
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-0199
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Santa Margarita KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-8880
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 92688 California

92688, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 339-2010
Gr: PK-K | 86 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 92688, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in 92688, CA include RSM Christian School, St. Johns Episcopal School, and Serra Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 92688?
11 private schools are located in 92688.
How diverse are private schools in 92688?
92688 private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 92688 go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in 92688 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 92688?
45% of private schools in 92688 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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