St. Edward Parish School in Dana Point, CA, serves 811 co–ed udents from preschool through eighth grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 47 teachers supporting the PK–8 enrollment.
Approximately 26% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Founded as a Catholic–affiliated initution, St. Edward Parish School provides a faith–based educational program for families in the Dana Point area.
Among California private schools,. Edward Parish School ranks in the top 20% for udent body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Edward Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
811 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$77.00 application fee
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Always Learning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Edward Parish School's ranking?
St. Edward Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Edward Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Edward Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Edward Parish School is San Clemente Christian School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Edward The Confessor Parish School (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School ![St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo]( "St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Dana Point Montessori School
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Dana Montessori School
Montessori School
34052 Violet Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
San Clemente Christian School
(Christian)
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 117 students Avg. class size: 19 students
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
San Clemente Christian School
(Christian)
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 117 students Avg. class size: 19 students
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Margaret's Episcopal School ![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.]( "St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 100 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.")
(Episcopal)
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11
26351 Junipero Serra Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School ![St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo]( "St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
San Clemente Christian School
(Christian)
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 117 students Avg. class size: 19 students
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy ![Monarch Bay Montessori Academy Photo]( "Monarch Bay Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School ![St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo]( "St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Dana Point Montessori School
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Dana Montessori School
Montessori School
34052 Violet Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
32202 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9141
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9141
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 113 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31878 Del Obispo St. Ste. 105
Covina, CA 91723
(949) 248-1282
Covina, CA 91723
(949) 248-1282
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33333 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24242 La Cresta Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
24242 La Cresta Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 234-5505
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 234-5505
1.1 miles
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25591 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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