#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
Stella Maris Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in California
La Jolla, CA
A+Overall grade173 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
Private schools in La Jolla, CA with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
All Hallows Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in California
La Jolla, CA
A+Overall grade184 students12 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
The Gillispie School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade198 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
The Childrens School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade188 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in La Jolla
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade1,110 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
San Diego French American School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade256 students8 students per teacher
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