Limited Profile
Not enough data to generate a rating
Brood of Bees
Elementary School
3261 Minnesota Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
1st – 7th
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
1st – 7th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
Shortlisting around Brood of Bees?
Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brood of Bees
Elementary School in Costa Mesa · grades 1st – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
California Elementary
0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
0.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About Brood of Bees
Brood of Bees is a private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA. Brood of Bees serves approximately 7 students, and covers grades 1st-7th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 7 students, Brood of Bees is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Brood of Bees sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Brood of Bees is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Brood of Bees compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brood of Bees (this school) | — |
| California Elementary | 9.2 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | 6.7 |
| Killybrooke Elementary | 8.5 |
| Adams Elementary | 8.9 |
| Paularino Elementary | 7.6 |
| Costa Mesa High | 7.8 |
| California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles | 6.7 |
| California Pacific Charter - San Diego | 5.4 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary | 8.9 |
| Monte Vista Independent Study | 5.9 |
| Sonora Elementary | 8.4 |
| College Park Elementary | 8.0 |
| Wilson Elementary | 6.5 |
| Victoria Elementary | 7.2 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary | 8.7 |
| Pomona Elementary | 7.7 |
| ACCESS County Community | 4.5 |
| Orange County Special Education | 3.2 |
| Whittier Elementary | 6.8 |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary | 9.1 |
Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Costa Mesa
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 7th
- Enrollment
- 7 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Address
- 3261 Minnesota Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Phone
- (949) 239-5398
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
3261 Minnesota Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brood of Bees may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. California Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away). Another option is Adams Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, Killybrooke Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away). For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| California Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Costa Mesa | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Early College High Costa Mesa | 0.7 mi | 9.5 |
| RENASCENCE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL Costa Mesa | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Montessori Harbor Mesa Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.8 mi | — |
| Adams Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Killybrooke Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| THE PEGASUS SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Calvary Chapel Private School Program Santa Ana | 1.3 mi | — |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | — |
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL-COSTA MESA Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Fountain Valley | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Paularino Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92626 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$117,627
Median Home Value
$1,037,700
Median Rent
$2,520/mo
Population
50,569
College Educated
46.3%
Homeownership
42%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
37.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANGEL'S MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Alhambra, CA | — |
| ANGELS IN ACTION LEARNING CENTER Citrus Heights, CA | — |
| ANGELS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Concord, CA | — |
| ARROYO GRANDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Arroyo Grande, CA | — |
| Action Day Schools - Allen San Jose, CA | — |
| Action Day Schools - Campbell Campbell, CA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brood of Bees
What grades does Brood of Bees serve?
Brood of Bees serves students in grades 1st through 7th.
How many students attend Brood of Bees?
Brood of Bees has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brood of Bees?
The student-teacher ratio at Brood of Bees is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Brood of Bees a private school?
Yes, Brood of Bees is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Neighborhood Context
Powered by 
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 1st – 7th
- Enrollment
- 7
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 239-5398
Resources & Links
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateRelated reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.