Mariners Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
The only Christian school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
B+Overall grade720 students14 students per teacher
Private schools in Costa Mesa, CA
10 private schools in Costa Mesa, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Costa Mesa since at least 2011
Costa Mesa, CA
A+Overall grade505 students17 students per teacher
The Waldorf School of Orange County
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
BOverall grade283 students11 students per teacher
St. Joachim Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in California
Costa Mesa, CA
AOverall grade244 students15 students per teacher
Renascence School International
Independent school · Grades K–11
Growing: enrollment up 68% since 2015–16
Costa Mesa, CA
AOverall grade96 students6 students per teacher
Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
Costa Mesa, CA
A-Overall grade78 students6 students per teacher
Page Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
AOverall grade42 students5 students per teacher
International Christian Montessori Academy
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades K–5
The largest Montessori school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
B+Overall grade28 students6 students per teacher
Montessori Christian School
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest Montessori school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
B+Overall grade28 students8 students per teacher
Christian Montessori School-Costa Mesa
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
AOverall grade23 students6 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Costa Mesa, CA
How many private schools are in Costa Mesa, CA?
10 private schools in Costa Mesa, CA, with about 2,047 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Costa Mesa, CA?
The most common are Christian schools (4), independent schools (4), Montessori schools (3), Catholic schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
Yes: 1 private school in Costa Mesa, CA teaches through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Costa Mesa, CA offer pre-K?
4 private schools in Costa Mesa, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Costa Mesa, CA have?
The average school has 9.4 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Costa Mesa, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.