For the 2024 school year, there are 302 private schools serving 52,226 students in San Diego County, CA (there are 770 public schools, serving 471,725 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in San Diego County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in San Diego County, CA include Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, The Bishop's School and Army and Navy Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,968, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,036.
Top Ranked San Diego County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1771 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Grades: PK-8
| 465 students
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-1102
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-1102
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
3811 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 576-2120
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 576-2120
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
3975 Torrington Street
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-5615
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-5615
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Fusion Academy San Diego![Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Solana Beach![Fusion Academy Solana Beach Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Solana Beach Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
512 Via De La Valle, Suite 201
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Grades: NS-8
| 81 students
9191 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 469-9443
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 469-9443
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace![Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.]( "Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool![All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Photo - Our students receive state of the art education]( "All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Photo - Our students receive state of the art education")
(Episcopal)
3674 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-1671
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-1671
Grades: PK
| 63 students
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Banyan Tree Educational Services
Special Education School
2675 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
(858) 367-5428
San Diego, CA 92106
(858) 367-5428
Grades: 2-8
| 4 students
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Grades: NS-K
| 73 students
6926 FEDERAL BLVD, LEMON GROVE
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Calvin Christian School![Calvin Christian School Photo]( "Calvin Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Grades: NS-12
| 541 students
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
3030 Valley St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-6272
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-6272
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
Grades: PK-K
| 378 students
Cathedral Catholic High School![Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.]( "Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.")
(Catholic)
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
10785 Pomerado Rd
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-1996
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-1996
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Grades: NS-12
| 231 students
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
Grades: NS-8
| 322 students
Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 524 students
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School![El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.]( "El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1640 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
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San Diego County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha And Omega Academy (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
135 E Ivy St
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(270) 728-1717
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(270) 728-1717
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Bright Horizons (Closed 2012)
Daycare / Preschool
2634 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-7143
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-7143
Grades: NS-K
| 36 students
Christian Academy Of Chula Vista (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
494 E Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-7167
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-7167
Grades: NS-K
| 41 students
960 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-0132
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-0132
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy (Closed 2021)
(Pentecostal)
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Grades: PK-7
| 54 students
Excelsior Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
7200 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 583-6762
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 583-6762
Grades: 3-12
| 44 students
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
700 E Bobier Dr
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Grades: NS-4
| 20 students
277 Rosecrans
San Diego, CA 92106
(877) 280-8526
San Diego, CA 92106
(877) 280-8526
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Foundations Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 367-5430
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 367-5430
Grades: 2-8
| 10 students
705 Palomar Airport Rd., Ste. 340
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 732-1200
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 732-1200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Helix Montessori School (Closed 2006)
Montessori School
3941 Conrad Drive
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 460-4121
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 460-4121
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Holy Family School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
9407 Jericho Rd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(209) 529-5510
La Mesa, CA 91942
(209) 529-5510
Grades: PK-10
| 27 students
11830 Waterhill Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 857-4801
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 857-4801
Grades: K-2
| 8 students
Leport Montessori Encinitas (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
520 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
1052 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
Grades: K-2
| 3 students
Montessori Academy (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
5570 Old Ranch Rd
Oceanside, CA 92057
Oceanside, CA 92057
Grades: PK-6
| 13 students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
220 Calle De Madera
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
National University Virtual High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
660 Bay Blvd., Suite 110B
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 366-8847
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 366-8847
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
New Venture Christian Schools (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
4000 Mystra Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 630-0712
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 630-0712
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Poway Christian School (Closed 2000)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
13230 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1088
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1088
Grades: K-10
| 24 students
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-2011
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-2011
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Saint John's Episcopal School (Closed 2010)
(Episcopal)
760 1st Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-4141
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-4141
Grades: NS-8
| 302 students
St. Jude Academy (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
1228 S 38th St
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 264-3154
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 264-3154
Grades: K-9
| 212 students
Sam & Rose Stein Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
647 E St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-8384
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-8384
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Southwestern Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Church of Christ)
482 L St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-8940
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-8940
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
5150 Wilson Street
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 460-3663
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 460-3663
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Wee Care Preschool (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
Grades: NS
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Diego County, CA include Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, The Bishop's School and Army and Navy Academy.
How many private schools are located in San Diego County, CA?
302 private schools are located in San Diego County, CA.
How much do private schools cost in San Diego County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $14,968, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,036.
How diverse are private schools in San Diego County, CA?
San Diego County, CA private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Diego County, CA go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in San Diego County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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