#1 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Francis W Parker School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade1,280 students11 students per teacher
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College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Private high schools in San Diego County, CA where the most graduates go on to four-year colleges. Top 23 of 23 schools.
#2 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Maranatha Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade855 students13 students per teacher
#3 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
The Bishop's School
Episcopal school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
La Jolla, CA
A+Overall grade800 students7 students per teacher
#4 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
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
#5 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Grauer School the
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Encinitas, CA
AOverall grade160 students5 students per teacher
#6 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Encinitas, CA
A+Overall grade113 students8 students per teacher
#7 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Torah High School of San Diego
Jewish day school · Grades 10–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls31 students2 students per teacher
#8 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Mater Dei Catholic H.S.
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chula Vista, CA
A+Overall grade1,146 students17 students per teacher
#9 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
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
#10 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
La Jolla Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade1,110 students9 students per teacher
#11 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
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
#12 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Santa Fe Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Solana Beach, CA
AOverall grade1,077 students12 students per teacher
#13 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Victory Christian Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chula Vista, CA
A+Overall grade316 students14 students per teacher
#14 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
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
#15 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
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
#16 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Escondido Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Escondido, CA
A+Overall grade143 students11 students per teacher
#17 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
St. Augustine High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
87% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
A+Overall gradeAll boys729 students11 students per teacher
#18 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Cathedral Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade1,669 students17 students per teacher
#19 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Mater Dei Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades K–12
80% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chula Vista, CA
B-Overall grade1,659 students16 students per teacher
#20 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Fusion Academy SLB: Solana Beach
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
80% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Solana Beach, CA
A-Overall grade52 students2 students per teacher
#21 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
Tri-City Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
75% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Vista, CA
BOverall grade765 students15 students per teacher
#22 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
High Bluff Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
71% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A-Overall grade60 students7 students per teacher
#23 College-Bound Private High Schools in San Diego County, CA
St. Joseph Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
70% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Marcos, CA
B+Overall grade355 students15 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.