For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,333 students in Tustin, CA (there are 27 public schools, serving 19,955 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Tustin, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Tustin, CA include Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin, Red Hill Lutheran School, and St. Cecilia School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked Tustin Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13200 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
1311 SE Sycamore Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1533
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1533
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1091 Bryan Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
12881 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
Gr: PK-1 | 165 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddie Academy Of Tustin
Daycare / Preschool
14501 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-0005
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-0005
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
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Daycare / Preschool
13682 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-3424
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-3424
Gr: NS-K | 68 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Red Hill Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
13806 Red Hill Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-9293
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-9293
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Sports: 8
Tustin, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
The Learning Village (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
150 E 1st Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Tustin, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Tustin, CA include Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin, Red Hill Lutheran School, and St. Cecilia School.
How many private schools are located in Tustin?
8 private schools are located in Tustin.
How diverse are private schools in Tustin?
Tustin private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Tustin go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Tustin are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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