Very Good
#298 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
Frontiers Academy
Elementary School
102 BAKER ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#298 of 1,787
In Costa Mesa
#3 of 9
public schools
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Frontiers Academy
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About Frontiers Academy
Frontiers Academy is a private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA. Frontiers Academy serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Frontiers Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 51 students, Frontiers Academy 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 4.6:1 students to teachers, Frontiers Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Frontiers Academy 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 Frontiers Academy compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Frontiers Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| ACCESS County Community | 4.5 |
| Orange County Special Education | 3.2 |
| Sonora Elementary | 8.4 |
| California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles | 6.7 |
| California Pacific Charter - San Diego | 5.4 |
| Monte Vista Independent Study | 5.9 |
| Paularino Elementary | 7.6 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary | 8.9 |
| Costa Mesa High | 7.8 |
| Killybrooke Elementary | 8.5 |
| College Park Elementary | 8.0 |
| Eastbluff Elementary | 7.8 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | 6.7 |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary | 9.1 |
| California Elementary | 9.2 |
| Woodland Elementary | 8.0 |
| Adams Elementary | 8.9 |
| Corona del Mar High | 7.7 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary | 8.7 |
| Wilson Elementary | 6.5 |
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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
102 BAKER ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frontiers Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maude B. Davis Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sonora Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Paularino Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Frontiers Academy Costa Mesa | 0.0 mi | — |
| MARINERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Costa Mesa | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Orange County Special Education Costa Mesa | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| ACCESS County Community Costa Mesa | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Taft Elementary Santa Ana | 1.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Francis Academy Santa Ana | 1.2 mi | — |
| Suncoast Preparatory Academy Newport Beach | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| California Pacific Charter - San Diego Costa Mesa | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles Costa Mesa | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Fusion Academy - Newport Beach Irvine | 1.3 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY NEWPORT BEACH Irvine | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| NEWPORT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newport Beach | 1.6 mi | — |
| Monte Vista Independent Study Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Paularino Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Saddleback High Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Greenville Fundamental Elementary Santa Ana | 1.8 mi | 4.8 |
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
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| CENTENNIAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Mateo, CA | 7.4 |
| FEATHER RIVER ADVENTIST SCHOOL Oroville, CA | 7.4 |
| Grace Smith Elementary Niland, CA | 7.4 |
| KINDERHOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Diego, CA | 7.4 |
| Canyon Elementary Canyon, CA | 7.5 |
| Eel River Charter Covelo, CA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frontiers Academy
What grades does Frontiers Academy serve?
Frontiers Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Frontiers Academy?
Frontiers Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontiers Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontiers Academy is 4.6:1. 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 ranks #298 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Frontiers Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontiers Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Frontiers Academy a private school?
Yes, Frontiers Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Frontiers Academy a religious school?
No, Frontiers Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 189 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 930-6638
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