St. Cecilia School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 267 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Cecilia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Cecilia School
Nursery	8
Pre-K	25
Kind	19
1	22
2	26
3	40
4	18
5	22
6	27
7	30
8	30

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Grade 3 largest at 40 making it the biggest class at St. Cecilia School, while Nursery is smallest at 8.

Year Founded

1961

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

267 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

All tuition information is published on the school website.

Admissions Director

Mary Beth Boyer, M.Ed.

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFootball

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Academic DecathlonCatholic Action Responsibility and Education (CARE) Program

Sacramental PreparationStudent Council

Technology Team

School Notes

At. St. Cecilia School, we welcome God into our daily curriculum, we partner meaningfully with parents, we enhance every child's learning through technology, and we work as a team. If you remember anything, please remember this St. Cecilia is More Than School!.

Top Six Benefits of St. Cecilia School:

Experience More Than School
Build Character
Learn More Here
Thrive in High School
Find Your Voice
Feel at Home

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What schools are St. Cecilia School often compared to?

St. Cecilia School is often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Cecilia School offer?

St. Cecilia School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Cecilia School's ranking?

St. Cecilia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia School?

The application deadline for St. Cecilia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Orange County, CA is $12,017 for elementary schools and $17,649 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).