Cathedral Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade1,669 students17 students per teacher
Private schools in San Diego, CA
63 private schools in San Diego, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 18Christian schools 11Jewish day schools 4Montessori schools 6Independent schools 12High schools 28Special education schools 8
Francis W Parker School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade1,280 students11 students per teacher
Francis Parker School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade1,276 students11 students per teacher
Maranatha Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade855 students13 students per teacher
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls730 students18 students per teacher
St. Augustine High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall gradeAll boys729 students11 students per teacher
The Rock Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade466 students11 students per teacher
Ocean View Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade432 students18 students per teacher
Human Factor Leadership Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
San Diego, CA
B-Overall grade396 students26 students per teacher
Bright Horizon Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 89% since 2011–12
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade322 students11 students per teacher
Bright Horizon Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–12
One of 2 private schools in San Diego
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade304 students10 students per teacher
St. Therese Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade302 students8 students per teacher
Nazareth School San Diego
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade259 students17 students per teacher
The Waldorf School of San Diego
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade251 students8 students per teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade229 students17 students per teacher
Warren-Walker Middle School
Independent school · Grades K–8
One of 14 independent schools in San Diego
San Diego, CA
B-Overall grade222 students15 students per teacher
Notre Dame Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade221 students12 students per teacher
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade217 students15 students per teacher
St. Charles Borromeo Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in San Diego
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade213 students15 students per teacher
St. Columba School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade211 students19 students per teacher
Childrens Creative/Performing Arts Acad San Diego
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade186 students11 students per teacher
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in San Diego
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade185 students19 students per teacher
Our Ladys School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade183 students15 students per teacher
St. Charles Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade182 students19 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in San Diego, CA
How many private schools are in San Diego, CA?
63 private schools in San Diego, CA, with about 14,145 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in San Diego, CA?
The most common are Catholic schools (18), independent schools (12), Christian schools (11), special education schools (8).
Are there private high schools in San Diego, CA?
Yes: 28 private schools in San Diego, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in San Diego, CA offer pre-K?
32 private schools in San Diego, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in San Diego, CA have?
The average school has 10.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in San Diego, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.