Top 5 Best Santa Ana Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 8,480 students in Santa Ana, CA (there are 72 public schools, serving 54,347 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Santa Ana, CA include The Prentice School, Calvary Chapel High/maranatha Christian Academy and Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Santa Ana Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18341 Lassen Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
Grades: 1-8
| 144 students
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 1,228 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
| 408 students
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2771
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
3800 S Fairview Road
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 556-0965
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 556-0965
Grades: NS-12
| 1,935 students
Mater Dei High School![Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.]( "Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.")
(Catholic)
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
5315 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-7831
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-7831
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
901 S Euclid St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-3600
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-3600
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Blind Children's Learning Center
Special Education School
18542 Vanderlip Ave B
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 573-8888
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
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-2669
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13881 Prospect Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
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
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
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Grades: K-6
| 35 students
Love 2 Learn Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1200 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 834-1966
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 834-1966
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
2717 Halladay St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-2733
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
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
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
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Grades: K-1
| 68 students
St. Barbara Catholic School![St. Barbara Catholic School Photo - Students learn to respect the dignity of each person as a child of God.]( "St. Barbara Catholic School Photo - Students learn to respect the dignity of each person as a child of God.")
(Catholic)
5306 W. McFadden Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-9477
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
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 554-8850
Grades: K
| 16 students
School Of Our Lady
(Catholic)
2204 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 545-8185
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 545-8185
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
2519 W 5th St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
South Coast KinderCare![South Coast KinderCare Photo - South Coast KinderCare]( "South Coast KinderCare Photo - South Coast KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2515 W Sunflower Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 540-4750
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) 751-5437
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 751-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 134 students
Storybook Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1032 N Ross St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-9378
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-9378
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Sunflower Perschool & Kindergarten.
Daycare / Preschool
2129 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-7422
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-7422
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
2625 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 628-4640
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 628-4640
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
Santa Ana, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Grades: NS-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Ana, CA are The Prentice School, Calvary Chapel High/maranatha Christian Academy and Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus.
How many private schools are located in Santa Ana, CA?
31 private schools are located in Santa Ana, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Ana, CA?
Santa Ana, CA private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%
What percentage of students in Santa Ana, CA go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Santa Ana, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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