Established in 1983 as one of the first Islamic schools in Orange County, OCS has provided excellence in academic and character education for over 30 years.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Orange Crescent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Year Founded
1983
Student Body
Total Students
324 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs can be viewed in detail here: bit.ly
School Notes
- Established in 1983 as one of the first Islamic schools in Orange County, OCS has provided excellence in academic and character education for over 30 years.
- With small class sizes, caring and qualified teachers, and the lowest tuition for an accredited private Islamic education in Southern California, OCS educates young minds and souls in a holistic and balanced approach to raise them as the best examples of humanity.Orange Crescent School boasts a student population of almost 400, representing 24 different countries from all over the world - a melting pot of different cultures with Islam as the common denominator.Orange Crescent School’s mission is to provide students with “Academic and Moral Excellence in an Islamic Environment,” with our educational programs geared toward the development of our students’ total personality.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Crescent School's ranking?
Orange Crescent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Orange Crescent School?
The application deadline for Orange Crescent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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