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.

Best Santa Ana Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 student Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1010 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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
Gr: 1-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5315 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-7831
Gr: 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
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
Blind Children's Learning Center
Special Education School
18542 Vanderlip Ave B
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 573-8888
Gr: K-2 | 7 students
Foothill Montessori School
Montessori School
18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Tuition listed
Learning Corner
18682 Vanderlip Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students
Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
2717 Halladay St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-2733
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students
Olive Crest Academy
Special Education School
2130 E 4th St Ste 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 998-6571
Gr: K-12 | 156 students
Plumfield School
Daycare / Preschool
2112 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
2204 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 545-8185
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Small Wonders Children Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
2519 W 5th St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Gr: 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 50%.
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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