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#59 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 2% of private schools

Frontiers Academy

Elementary School

102 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Private
106
Students
5.3:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 2%
in CA

About Frontiers Academy

Frontiers Academy is an private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The school serves approximately 106 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4/10, placing it in the 98.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.1/10), ranked among private schools in CA.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Frontiers Academy compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
This School
vs
17.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
106
This School
vs
504
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Frontiers Academy (this school) 6.4
Orange County Special Education 6.1
ACCESS County Community 5.3
Sonora Elementary 5.6
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles 7.0
California Pacific Charter - San Diego 4.9
Monte Vista Independent Study 6.6
Paularino Elementary 6.2
Maude B. Davis Elementary 5.1
Costa Mesa High 6.6
Killybrooke Elementary 5.6
College Park Elementary 6.9
Eastbluff Elementary 5.1
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle 7.2
Heinz Kaiser Elementary 8.2
California Elementary 7.1
Woodland Elementary 6.8
Adams Elementary 7.4
Corona del Mar High 6.7
Everett A. Rea Elementary 8.4
Wilson Elementary 5.6

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.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.3:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 106
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

102 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
FRONTIERS ACADEMY Costa Mesa 0.0 mi 6.4
MARINERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Costa Mesa 0.3 mi 6.4
Orange County Special Education Costa Mesa 0.5 mi 6.1
ACCESS County Community Costa Mesa 0.5 mi 5.3
Taft Elementary Santa Ana 1.1 mi 4.8
Francis Academy Santa Ana 1.2 mi 4.9
Suncoast Preparatory Academy Newport Beach 1.2 mi 3.4
Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa 1.1 mi 5.6
California Pacific Charter - San Diego Costa Mesa 1.2 mi 4.9
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles Costa Mesa 1.2 mi 7.0
Fusion Academy - Newport Beach Irvine 1.3 mi 8.2
FUSION ACADEMY NEWPORT BEACH Irvine 1.3 mi 8.2
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Costa Mesa 1.3 mi 6.4
NEWPORT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newport Beach 1.6 mi 5.5
Monte Vista Independent Study Costa Mesa 1.4 mi 6.6
Paularino Elementary Costa Mesa 1.4 mi 6.2
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana 1.7 mi 5.4
Maude B. Davis Elementary Costa Mesa 1.5 mi 5.1
Saddleback High Santa Ana 1.9 mi 6.9
Greenville Fundamental Elementary Santa Ana 1.8 mi 5.8

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Justin Elementary Simi Valley, CA 6.4
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Page Private-Costa Mesa Costa Mesa, CA 6.4
ST MATTHIAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Huntington Park, CA 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Frontiers Academy

What grades does Frontiers Academy serve?

Frontiers Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Frontiers Academy?

Frontiers Academy has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontiers Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Frontiers Academy is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Frontiers Academy rank in CA?

Frontiers Academy is ranked #59 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Frontiers Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Frontiers Academy has a composite rating of 6.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Frontiers Academy a private school?

Yes, Frontiers Academy 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details