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Best Costa Mesa ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 3,171 students in Costa Mesa, CA (there are , serving 20,692 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Costa Mesa, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Mariners Christian School, International Christian Montessori Academy, and St. Joachim Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
41% of private schools in Costa Mesa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Costa Mesa ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran Church and School
Christ Lutheran Church and School Photo - Building confidence through encouragement, students study the life and teachings of Jesus and realizing He not only made an impact on the worldHe changed the world, forever! Through His birth, death and resurrection, He paid the price for our sins and promised eternal life to all who believe.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
760 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-6866
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Mariners Christian School
Mariners Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 744 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Page Academy
Page Academy Photo - Page provides student and family centered education offering resources to studetns such as on-campus library, on-campus pool, computer lab and athletic field.
657 Victoria Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Tuition listed
St. Joachim Elementary School
St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group
(Catholic)
1964 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1021 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-5060
Gr: K-8 | 553 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Waldorf School Orange County
Waldorf School Orange County Photo - 6th Grade field trip to Death Valley
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Back Bay Montessori
Montessori School
398 University Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-3771
Gr: K-1 | 24 students
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Frontiers Academy
Frontiers Academy Photo - Frontiers Academy is a private, independent school in Orange County, California that offers a rigorous trilingual program in Mandarin, Spanish, and English to students from age 2 to grade 8.
102 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 930-6638
Gr: NS-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Giant Step Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
758 Saint Clair St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-1775
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa
Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa Photo
Montessori School
2032 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 764-9433
Gr: NS-4 Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
International Christian Montessori School Of Newport
Montessori School (Christian)
(2)
2591 Irvine Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 631-9785
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Harbor Mesa School
Montessori Harbor Mesa School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
3025 Deodar Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-3803
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Susan Phillips Day School
Daycare / Preschool
381 University Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-1949
Gr: PK | 21 students Tuition listed
Woodland Child Devt Center
Special Program Emphasis
2025 Garden Ln
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 650-3256
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Costa Mesa, California

Costa Mesa, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Day School (Closed 2006)
261 Monte Vista Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Port Mesa Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
650 Hamilton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Gr: K-2 | 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Mariners Christian School, International Christian Montessori Academy, and St. Joachim Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Costa Mesa?
17 private schools are located in Costa Mesa.
How diverse are private schools in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Costa Mesa go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Costa Mesa are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Costa Mesa?
41% of private schools in Costa Mesa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Costa Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Costa Mesa include: Montessori Harbor Mesa School vs. Waldorf School Orange County

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