Holy Cross School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
A+Overall grade179 students14 students per teacher
Private schools in Santa Cruz, CA
8 private schools in Santa Cruz, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
AOverall grade148 students7 students per teacher
Gateway School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
A+Overall grade144 students5 students per teacher
Spring Hill-Advanced Elementary School of Santa CR
Independent school · Grades K–6
Serving families in Santa Cruz since at least 2011
Santa Cruz, CA
B+Overall grade72 students10 students per teacher
Santa Cruz Childrens School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Serving families in Santa Cruz since at least 2011
Santa Cruz, CA
B+Overall grade46 students10 students per teacher
VHM Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
The only Christian school in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
AOverall grade44 students9 students per teacher
The Bay School
Special education school · Ungraded
The only special education school in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
AOverall grade33 students7 students per teacher
Merit Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Santa Cruz since at least 2011
Santa Cruz, CA
B+Overall grade24 students24 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Santa Cruz, CA
How many private schools are in Santa Cruz, CA?
8 private schools in Santa Cruz, CA, with about 690 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Santa Cruz, CA?
The most common are independent schools (5), Catholic schools (1), Christian schools (1), special education schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes: 1 private school in Santa Cruz, CA teaches through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Santa Cruz, CA offer pre-K?
2 private schools in Santa Cruz, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Santa Cruz, CA have?
The average school has 10.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Santa Cruz, 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.