Mariners Christian School Tuition: $15,067 to $16,340

Mariners Christian School is a Christian private school in Costa Mesa, CA teaching grades K-8. It reported 720 students and about 14.2 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.

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School facts

Grades: K-8
Students: 720
Teachers: 51
Students per teacher: 14.2
Student body: Coeducational
Program: Regular
Affiliation: Christian (nondenominational)
Setting: City

These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

Mariners Christian School tuition

Published tuition (2026-27): grades K to 5: $15,067 · grades 6 to 8: $16,340 · required fees $550 a year. Rates vary by grade within these bands; the details are below.

Kindergarten to grade 5 is $15,067 and grades 6 to 8 are $16,340, plus a $550 yearly registration fee; new families pay a one-time $2,500 facility fee.

Tuition from Mariners Christian School's website, checked October 5, 2026. Some grades or programs may cost more or less. Confirm with the school.

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