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Soquel Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 99 students in Soquel, CA, 5% of all K-12 students in Soquel, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in Soquel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Soquel Private Schools (2026-27)

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Merit Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
(4)
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Beach High School
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Alternative School
5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
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Tara Redwood School
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
(3)
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Soquel, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
99
Students
$33,000
Avg. Tuition
7
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Soquel)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
99 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
30%
52%
0.66
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
13%
11%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
51 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
52%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
24 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
60%
Average Class Size
7 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
37 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,000
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,600
$1,072
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Soquel, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Soquel, CA is Merit Academy.
How many private schools are located in Soquel?
3 private schools are located in Soquel.
What percentage of students in Soquel go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Soquel are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Soquel?
33% of private schools in Soquel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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