Grace Harbor School Photo - The large playground area at Grace Harbor allows the children to enjoy recess and PE times with plenty of outdoor activities.

Best Tustin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 St. Cecilia School, Red Hill Lutheran School, and Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Tustin, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Tustin Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin Photo
(Catholic)
(19)
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Hill Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
13200 Red Hill Avenue
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
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Edgewood Preprimary Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1091 Bryan Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Grace Harbor School
Grace Harbor School Photo - The large playground area at Grace Harbor allows the children to enjoy recess and PE times with plenty of outdoor activities.
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(5)
12881 Newport Avenue
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
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten
Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten offers comprehensive care for children ages toddler (18mon-36mon) through 6 years old with our Private Kindergarten Program. Our Kindergarten offers families a smaller class size with lower ratios to provide our students with more individualized care.
Daycare / Preschool
13682 Newport Ave
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
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Sports: 8
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tustin, California

Tustin, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
220 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
150 E 1st Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Gr: PK-K | 72 students

Overview

This Town (Tustin)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,333 Students
665,424 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
124 Teachers
55,482 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$18,076
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
160 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
265 Students
104,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
20 Students
30,471 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
602 Students
236,506 Students
% White Students
44%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
314 Students
190,069 Students
% of Others Students
23%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Tustin, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Tustin, CA include St. Cecilia School, Red Hill Lutheran School, and Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin.
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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tustin?
50% of private schools in Tustin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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