Top 5 Best Santa Cruz Private Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,293 students in Santa Cruz, CA.
The best top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz, CA include Holy Cross School, Kirby School and VHM Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
30% of private schools in Santa Cruz, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Santa Cruz Private Schools (2022)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-4447
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-4447
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
VHM Christian School![VHM Christian School Photo - Invest in a Christ-centered education for your children]( "VHM Christian School Photo - Invest in a Christ-centered education for your children")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
427 Capitola Road Extension
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-4762
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 475-4762
Grades: NS-8
| 71 students
The Bay School![The Bay School Photo - Educating Children with Autism]( "The Bay School Photo - Educating Children with Autism")
Special Education School
5400 Soquel Avenue, Suite F
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9620
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9620
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
2727 Mattison Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 476-4000
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 476-4000
Grades: NS-8
| 201 students
Midtown Montessori![Midtown Montessori Photo - Cooking and eating are part of the daily curriculum.]( "Midtown Montessori Photo - Cooking and eating are part of the daily curriculum.")
Montessori School
818 N Branciforte Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
250 California Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2641
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2641
Grades: K-6
| 85 students
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