For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 273 students in Santa Clarita, CA (there are 12 public schools, serving 9,336 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Santa Clarita, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Santa Clarita, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Canyon Vista Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool
27757 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 296-0175
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 296-0175
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon
Montessori School
19141 Skyline Ranch Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(442) 267-6305
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
Montessori On Copper Hill
Montessori School
27908 Seco Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 673-5676
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 673-5676
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Santa Clarita, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advantage Preparatory Schools (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Christian)
22589 Hickory Pl
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 296-5466
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 296-5466
Gr: K-12 | 113 students
Math Support Services (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis
26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd A1
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 255-1730
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 255-1730
Gr: 7-11 | 5 students
Overview
This Town (Santa Clarita)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
273 Students
660,130 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$18,264
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
31 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
11%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
230 Students
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
84%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Santa Clarita, CA?
3 private schools are located in Santa Clarita, CA.
What percentage of students in Santa Clarita go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Santa Clarita are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
Which private schools in Santa Clarita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Santa Clarita include: Canyon Vista Children's Academy vs. Montessori On Copper Hill, Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon vs. Montessori On Copper Hill, Montessori On Copper Hill vs. Canyon Vista Children's Academy
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