#1 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
Holy Cross School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
179 students
Santa Cruz, CA
A+Overall grade179 students14 students per teacher
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Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
The private schools in Santa Cruz, CA with the most students. Top 8 of 8 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
148 students
Santa Cruz, CA
AOverall grade148 students7 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
Gateway School
Independent school · Grades K–8
144 students
Santa Cruz, CA
A+Overall grade144 students5 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
Spring Hill-Advanced Elementary School of Santa CR
Independent school · Grades K–6
72 students
Santa Cruz, CA
B+Overall grade72 students10 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Childrens School
Independent school · Grades K–6
46 students
Santa Cruz, CA
B+Overall grade46 students10 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
VHM Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
44 students
Santa Cruz, CA
AOverall grade44 students9 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
The Bay School
Special education school · Ungraded
33 students
Santa Cruz, CA
AOverall grade33 students7 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
Merit Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
24 students
Santa Cruz, CA
B+Overall grade24 students24 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.