Cristo Rey San Diego High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade180 students10 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
Soille San Diego Hebrew Bay School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Jewish school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade171 students8 students per teacher
St. Rita's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade168 students14 students per teacher
St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade166 students14 students per teacher
San Diego Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
San Diego, CA
B-Overall grade156 students12 students per teacher
Del Mar Pines School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade155 students8 students per teacher
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade150 students13 students per teacher
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 140% since 2011–12
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade149 students10 students per teacher
St. Didacus School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade145 students12 students per teacher
Warren-Walker School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade143 students7 students per teacher
Mission Bay Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The largest Montessori school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade129 students4 students per teacher
Maria Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade108 students12 students per teacher
Sam & Rose Stein Education Center
Special education school · Ungraded
The largest special education school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade85 students7 students per teacher
San Diego Center for Children Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade77 students9 students per teacher
Nativity Prep Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade70 students12 students per teacher
Reformation Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade67 students9 students per teacher
Grace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–3
One of 11 Christian schools in San Diego
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade58 students12 students per teacher
Christ the Cornerstone Lutheran Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade54 students8 students per teacher
Childrens Workshop
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade51 students6 students per teacher
Coastal Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in California
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade51 students7 students per teacher
Pioneer Programs-Community School of San Diego Hig
Special education school · Grades 9–12
One of 8 special education schools in San Diego
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade49 students16 students per teacher
Cook Education Center
Special education school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade47 students4 students per teacher
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade46 students5 students per teacher
Scripps Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in San Diego
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade41 students3 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.