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Best Soquel ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 99 students in Soquel, CA (there are , serving 1,955 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Soquel, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Soquel, CA is Merit Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in Soquel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Top Ranked Soquel ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Merit Academy
Merit Academy Photo - Engineering a brake-light system. All students engage in ProjectMERIT where they start an independent project that teaches them leadership and critical thinking skills in the real world. These projects separate Merit Academy students from their peers in the competitive college admissions process.
Alternative School
(4)
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beach High School
Alternative School
5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tara Redwood School
Tara Redwood School Photo - KNOWLEDGE | STRENGTH | COMPASSION-crating compassionate cultures since 1989.Preschool-kindergarten-1st to 6th grades.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Soquel, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Soquel, CA is Merit Academy.
How many private schools are located in Soquel?
3 private schools are located in Soquel.
What percentage of students in Soquel go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Soquel are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Soquel?
33% of private schools in Soquel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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