St. Hedwig Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 497 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,100
Acceptance rate: 96%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Hedwig Catholic School
Pre-K	44
Kind	52
1	55
2	46
3	47
4	47
5	49
6	51
7	52
8	54

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

We offer a limited learning support program within the conventional classroom

Year Founded

1960

Student Body

Total Students

497 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

The daily uniform is pants, shorts, or skort with polo shirt.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,100

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Tuition Notes

$700 school registration fee, which covers enrollment, technology fees, assessments, books, field trips, and yearbook.

Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Christina Hunt

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringFlag Football

FootballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic DecathlonChess

Student CouncilYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Mad ScienceThe Kids Theater Company (TKTC)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

TGA Junior golf

School Notes

We are grateful for your interest in our school.
St. Hedwig School is a full accredidited Catholic TK-8 school in Los Alamitos, CA, service north OC, Long Beach, Rossmoor, Cypress, Belmot Shores and beyond.
We strive to develop the whole child, one who is academically competitive and who demonstrates good character grounded by Catholic values. We partner with our parents to provide an exceptional educational experience which empowers our students to face the challenges of 21st century learning and make a difference in their world.

School Motto: 65 years of community, faith and excellence
School Mascot: Celtics

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Hedwig Catholic School cost?

St. Hedwig Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,100 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Hedwig Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Hedwig Catholic School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does St. Hedwig Catholic School offer?

St. Hedwig Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football and Volleyball.

What is St. Hedwig Catholic School's ranking?

St. Hedwig Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Hedwig Catholic School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Orange County, CA is $12,779 for elementary schools and $17,248 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).