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Villages Preparatory
Elementary School
2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
1st – 7th
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
1st – 7th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Villages Preparatory
Elementary School in Costa Mesa · grades 1st – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Villages Preparatory
Villages Preparatory is a private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA. Villages Preparatory serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades 1st-7th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6 students, Villages Preparatory 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 6:1 students to teachers, Villages Preparatory sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Villages Preparatory 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 Villages Preparatory compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Villages Preparatory (this school) | — |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary | 9.1 |
| Woodland Elementary | 8.0 |
| Mariners Elementary | 8.2 |
| International School for Science and Culture | 4.1 |
| Eastbluff Elementary | 7.8 |
| College Park Elementary | 8.0 |
| Corona del Mar High | 7.7 |
| Newport Heights Elementary | 8.0 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary | 8.7 |
| Pomona Elementary | 7.7 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary | 8.9 |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | 8.9 |
| Monte Vista Independent Study | 5.9 |
| Costa Mesa High | 7.8 |
| Wilson Elementary | 6.5 |
| Sonora Elementary | 8.4 |
| Whittier Elementary | 6.8 |
| ACCESS County Community | 4.5 |
| Orange County Special Education | 3.2 |
| Victoria Elementary | 7.2 |
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
- 6 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- Phone
- (714) 504-5385
- 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.
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Location
2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Villages Preparatory may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Heinz Kaiser Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is Maude B. Davis Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.8 miles away). Additionally, Everett A. Rea Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away). For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Woodland Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| WOODLAND CHILD DEVT CENTER Costa Mesa | 0.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Mariners Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| International School for Science and Culture Costa Mesa | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Back Bay High Costa Mesa | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| College Park Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Eastbluff Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Newport Harbor High Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| 2e4Me Academy Newport Beach | 1.4 mi | — |
| Newport Heights Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Corona del Mar High Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL Newport Beach | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels School Newport Beach | 1.6 mi | — |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.8 mi | 8.9 |
| PAGE ACADEMY Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Page Private-Costa Mesa Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | — |
| Monte Vista Independent Study Costa Mesa | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Costa Mesa High Costa Mesa | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92627 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,039
Median Home Value
$1,074,900
Median Rent
$2,299/mo
Population
60,751
College Educated
41.7%
Homeownership
37.1%
Avg Commute
22.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
36
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Villages Preparatory
What grades does Villages Preparatory serve?
Villages Preparatory serves students in grades 1st through 7th.
How many students attend Villages Preparatory?
Villages Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villages Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Villages Preparatory is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Villages Preparatory a private school?
Yes, Villages Preparatory 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 1st – 7th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 504-5385
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