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 average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
52% of private schools in Santa Ana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Ana Private Schools (2023)

School
Location
Grades
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
The Open School
The Open School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
3800 S Fairview St
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
Grades: K-8
| 408 students
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Maranatha Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
3800 S Fairview Road
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.
(Catholic)
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 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
| 262 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
5315 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-7831
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Bethel Baptist Church And School
(Baptist)
(1)
901 S Euclid St.
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
Grades: K-2
| 7 students
California Kids Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1735 N Grand Ave
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
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-K
| 76 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
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
Grades: PK-K
| 45 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
St. Barbara Catholic School
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
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
Santa Clara Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1021 N Newhope St
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
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Small Wonders Children Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
(1)
2519 W 5th St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
South Coast KinderCare
South Coast KinderCare Photo - South Coast KinderCare
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) 751-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 134 students
Storybook Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1032 N Ross St
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Ana, CA?
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%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Ana, CA?

52% of private schools in Santa Ana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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