St. Barbara Catholic School Photo - Transitional Kindergarten at work.

Top 5 Best Santa Ana Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools serving 3,818 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA include Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus, The Prentice School, and Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is same as the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
47% of private elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Ana Private Elementary Schools (2025)

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) 234-2780
Grades: PK-8
| 358 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
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
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 - 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
[+] 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 elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA include Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus, The Prentice School, and Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool.
How many private elementary schools are located in Santa Ana?
19 private elementary schools are located in Santa Ana.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana private elementary schools are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Ana?
47% of private elementary schools in Santa Ana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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