Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Costa Mesa, CA
2987 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
In Costa Mesa, California, Pacific Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 78 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 78
- Teachers
- 13.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 37 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Pacific Academy.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Pacific Academy
What grades does Pacific Academy serve?
Pacific Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Pacific Academy?
About 78 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pacific Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Renascence School International
Independent school · Grades K–11
Growing: enrollment up 68% since 2015–16
Costa Mesa, CA0.1 mi
The Pegasus School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA1.1 mi
Christian Montessori School-Costa Mesa
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA1.1 mi
Montessori Christian School
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest Montessori school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA1.1 mi
International Christian Montessori Academy
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades K–5
The largest Montessori school in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA1.1 mi
My First Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
Smaller classes than 97% of Montessori schools in California
Huntington Beach, CA1.4 mi