The Open School Photo - Our student-created ramen week was a hit!

Top 20 Best Orange County Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 84 private high schools serving 26,031 students in Orange County, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Orange County, CA include St. Margaret's Episcopal School, Mater Dei High School, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
The average tuition cost is $15,355, which is lower than the California private high school average tuition cost of $22,992.
49% of private high schools in Orange County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Orange County Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerator School OC
Accelerator School OC Photo - Accelerator School DC Metro. Our new home!
Alternative School
(3)
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo - Since 1973, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has been dedicated to providing a high standard of college preparatory education, set within the framework of Christ-centered instruction and example. Our staff is committed to partnering with an extremely supportive school community to offer a truly unique educational experience.
(Christian)
(15)
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Grades: PK-12
| 710 students
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Rose Zhang, Class of 2021; AJGA World No. 1 Women Amateur Golfer; 2020 U.S Woman's Amateur Champion; Stanford University
(9)
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills
Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7711 Center Avenue, Suite 120
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Newport Beach
Fusion Academy Newport Beach Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
(3)
18881 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 900
Irvine, CA 92612
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
The Geneva School
The Geneva School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(35)
24301 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
(949) 377-1616
Grades: K-9
| 133 students
The Open School
The Open School Photo - Our student-created ramen week was a hit!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Anaheim Discovery Christian School
(Baptist)
(4)
1275 E. Broadway St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
5471 Santa Catalina Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(909) 367-9372
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Areteem Institute
Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.
Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
C4l Academy
Alternative School
16220 Scientific
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 1,039 students
Crean Lutheran High School
Crean Lutheran High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Fairmont Preparatory Academy Photo
(17)
2200 W Sequoia Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 234-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
5310 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Grades: PK-12
| 1,686 students
Fairmont Private Schools
Fairmont Private Schools Photo - Garden
(1)
121 S Citron Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Grades: PK-12
| 1,647 students
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Grades: PK-12
| 418 students
Hebrew Academy
Hebrew Academy Photo - The Hebrew Academy`s authentic Judaic program promotes confidence, pride and belonging by creating real hands-on experiences for the students to learn, explore and take pride in our rich Jewish heritage. Through hands on experiences the Hebrew Academy uses every opportunity to bring learning to life for our students - From education to Jewish pride, the children are our future!
(Jewish)
(3)
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Grades: PK-12
| 285 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
Preschool-12th Grade 22081 Hidalgo Mission Viejo, Ca. 92691 Jr. High - High School 23302 El Toro Road Lake Forest, Ca. 92630
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 598-9166
Grades: NS-12
| 335 students
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank Photo - The International School of Orange County is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The International School of Orange County is the Orange County campus of the International School of Los Angeles which was established in 1978 by visionaries of varied cultural backgrounds.
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
1838 N. Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92865
(818) 900-1895
Grades: 6-12
| 334 students
Jserra Catholic High School
Jserra Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
26351 Junipero Serra Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Mater Dei High School
Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.
(Catholic)
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
New Vista School
New Vista School Photo - New Vista School
Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Newport Christian School
(Baptist)
(5)
1000 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-5485
Grades: K-12
| 438 students
Orange County Christian School
Orange County Christian School Photo - OCCS Campus
(Christian)
(1)
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Grades: PK-12
| 272 students
Orange Crescent School
Orange Crescent School Photo - Congratulations to our awesome Pentathlon winners!
(Islamic)
1 Al Rahman Plaza
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 531-1451
Grades: PK-10
| 324 students
Orange Lutheran High School
Orange Lutheran High School Photo - Strengthened by Faith. Prepared for Life.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,431 students
Orangewood Academy
Orangewood Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
13732 Clinton Street
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 534-4694
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
Rosary Academy
Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!
All-girls (Catholic)
1340 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Sage Hill School
Sage Hill School Photo - Our diverse community celebrates individuality and supports students to become their best selves during their four years of high school.
(2)
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Our mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.
(Episcopal)
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Grades: PK-12
| 1,238 students
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Photo - Aerial photo of Santa Margarita's 42 acre campus.
(Catholic)
(10)
22062 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 766-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,701 students
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Orange County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
220 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
3233 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-4530
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
215 S Pine Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Grades: PK-3
| 54 students
19901 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 970-2311
Grades: NS-PK
| 104 students
815a S Esplanade St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Grades: K-9
| 71 students
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
2100 Main St., Ste. 260
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
13201 Century Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-3776
Grades: K-8
| 246 students
31501 Avenida Los Cerritos
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 429-5660
Grades: NS-PK
| 54 students
no address
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 329-8620
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
150 E 1st Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
4111 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 527-2343
Grades: PK
| 152 students
2830 North Glassell Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Grades: NS-8
| 177 students
261 Monte Vista Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
650 Hamilton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Grades: K-2
| 22 students
Precious Years Children's Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9691 Bixby Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 539-0522
Grades: NS-PK
| 24 students
250 S Prospect St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-0402
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
4540 E Riverdale Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
1450 E La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-3284
Grades: NS-8
| 202 students
500 W Chartres Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
12901 Lewis St
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-2023
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
30516 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-7339
Grades: K-7
| 87 students
400 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92632
(714) 525-9689
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
2204 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 545-8185
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
10350 Ellis Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-6886
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Small Wonders Children Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
2519 W 5th St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Spectrum Montessori (Closed 2023)
Montessori School (Christian)
8673 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 783-5331
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
27632 El Lazo
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-8641
Grades: NS-8
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Orange County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Orange County, CA include St. Margaret's Episcopal School, Mater Dei High School, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Orange County?
84 private high schools are located in Orange County.
How much do private high schools cost in Orange County?
The average tuition cost is $15,355, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $22,992.
How diverse are private high schools in Orange County?
Orange County private high schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Orange County?
49% of private high schools in Orange County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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