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Best 90404 California Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 2,220 students in 90404, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 90404, CA include Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences, St. Annes School, and New Roads School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private elementary schools in 90404, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 90404 California Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
New Roads School
New Roads School Photo - New Roads School provides an inspired college preparatory program from which an authentically diverse student population, mirroring the rich diversity of Los Angeles, develops a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people.
(7)
3131 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5582
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Annes School
St. Annes School Photo - Class engaged in blended learning. Half of the class in direct instruction with the teacher, half engaged in personal digital learning on individual learning profiles on chromebooks.
(Catholic)
(1)
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academic Achievers Academy
Alternative School
2500 Broadway St. #125
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 883-5810
Gr: K-6
Lighthouse Church School
(Christian)
1220 20th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-1741
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Tuition listed
PS1 Pluralistic School
PS1 Pluralistic School Photo - Euclid Campus - Main Office, Youngers (K|1) Classrooms, Art, Music, Library, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), Community Room, Rooftop Garden, Playground, Bridge (2nd) Classrooms, Childcare Program
(9)
1225 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Santa Monica Montessori
Montessori School
(3)
1909 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
Gr: K-6 | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westside Waldorf School
Westside Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(3)
1439-41 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Gr: NS-8 Sports: 3 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in 90404, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 90404, CA include Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences, St. Annes School, and New Roads School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 90404?
8 private elementary schools are located in 90404.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 90404?
90404 private elementary schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 90404?
25% of private elementary schools in 90404 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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