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Top 5 Best Santa Ana Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 6,504 students in Santa Ana, CA (there are 76 public schools, serving 52,090 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
42% of private schools in Santa Ana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Santa Ana Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Open School
The Open School Photo - Our student-created ramen week was a hit!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3800 S Fairview St
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
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Mater Dei High School
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(Catholic)
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
The Prentice School
The Prentice School Photo - The Prentice School's innovative small group program is designed to help children with language-based learning disabilities including dyslexia, and co-occurring conditions like ADD and ADHD.
Special Education School
(1)
18341 Lassen Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
Grades: 1-8
| 144 students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo - Students attend Mass once a week and the atmosphere of the school is permeated with the Gospel message of loving God and one another.
(Catholic)
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
5315 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-7831
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Bethel Baptist School
Bethel Baptist School Photo - We offer a wide range of both fun and academically engaging programs for our K4, Kindergarten, and Elementary students. Your child will have access to an abundance of creatively engaging activities and subjects.
(Baptist)
(1)
901 S Euclid St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-3600
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Blind Children's Learning Center
Special Education School
18542 Vanderlip Ave B
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 573-8888
Grades: K-2
| 7 students
California Kids Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1735 N Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-2669
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13881 Prospect Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
First Baptist Church Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1010 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(650) 424-1221
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Foothill Montessori School
Montessori School
18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
Grades: PK-1
| 54 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Grades: K-8
| 64 students
Learning Corner
18682 Vanderlip Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students
Love 2 Learn Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1200 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 834-1966
Grades: K
| 12 students
Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
2717 Halladay St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-2733
Grades: PK-1
| 117 students
New Hope Assembly Of God Christian School
(Assembly of God)
917 S Newhope Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-6007
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Olive Crest Academy
Special Education School
2130 E 4th St Ste 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 998-6571
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Plumfield School
Daycare / Preschool
2112 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Grades: K-1
| 68 students
Ricca Childrens Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 557-1669
Grades: PK-K
| 137 students
St. Barbara Catholic School
St. Barbara Catholic School Photo - 3rd Grade in service of the needy in our community through Socktober Drive.
(Catholic)
(1)
5306 W. McFadden Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-9477
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
Santa Clara Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1021 N Newhope St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 554-8850
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
South Coast KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2515 W Sunflower Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 540-4750
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
South Coast Metro Children's Village
Daycare / Preschool
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Storybook Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1032 N Ross St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-9378
Grades: K
| 12 students
Sunflower Perschool & Kindergarten.
Daycare / Preschool
2129 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-7422
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
Temple Beth Sholom Children's
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
(1)
2625 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 628-4640
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Grades: NS-8
| 177 students
2204 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 545-8185
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Small Wonders Children Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
2519 W 5th St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Ana, CA?
How many private schools are located in Santa Ana?
31 private schools are located in Santa Ana.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Santa Ana go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Ana?
42% of private schools in Santa Ana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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