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Best 95060 California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 725 students in 95060, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 95060, CA include Holy Cross School and Gateway School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of private elementary schools in 95060, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked 95060 California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway School
Gateway School Photo
(3)
255 Swift Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0341
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo - Holy Cross School ~ 2019 Preschool -8th grade
(Catholic)
(4)
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Kirby School
Kirby School Photo - At Kirby, classes average 12 students, creating space for real connection and individualized challenge.
(2)
425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0658
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Spring Hill School
Spring Hill School Photo - Kindergarten working in the garden. With hands on learning and plan, students can integrate their new understanding of the world.
(14)
250 California Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2641
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 95060, CA include Holy Cross School and Gateway School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 95060?
5 private elementary schools are located in 95060.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 95060?
95060 private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 95060?
20% of private elementary schools in 95060 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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