#1 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Brookshire International Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Enrollment up 3,350% in about a decade
La Mesa, CA
B-Overall grade1,035 students
2026 lists
Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Private schools in San Diego County, CA whose enrollment has grown the most over the past decade. Top 23 of 23 schools.
#2 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Victory Christian Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 310% in about a decade
Chula Vista, CA
A+Overall grade316 students14 students per teacher
#3 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Village Gate Children's Academy
Montessori school · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 233% in about a decade
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
B+Overall grade120 students9 students per teacher
#4 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Christian Elementary School-East Campus
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
Enrollment up 190% in about a decade
El Cajon, CA
BOverall grade476 students16 students per teacher
#5 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 140% in about a decade
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade149 students10 students per teacher
#6 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Bright Horizon Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 89% in about a decade
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade322 students11 students per teacher
#7 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Ocean View Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 74% in about a decade
San Diego, CA
BOverall grade432 students18 students per teacher
#8 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Trinity Christian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 72% in about a decade
Spring Valley, CA
B+Overall grade188 students16 students per teacher
#9 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Mater Dei Catholic H.S.
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Enrollment up 69% in about a decade
Chula Vista, CA
A+Overall grade1,146 students17 students per teacher
#10 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Maranatha Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 66% in about a decade
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade855 students13 students per teacher
#11 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Ramona Lutheran Church and School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–7
Enrollment up 54% in about a decade
Ramona, CA
A-Overall grade60 students11 students per teacher
#12 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Christian Elementary School - West Campus
Baptist school · Grades K–6
Enrollment up 49% in about a decade
El Cajon, CA
BOverall grade204 students17 students per teacher
#13 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
The Rock Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 45% in about a decade
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade466 students11 students per teacher
#14 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 40% in about a decade
Fallbrook, CA
BOverall grade191 students20 students per teacher
#15 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
St. Joseph Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 30% in about a decade
San Marcos, CA
B+Overall grade355 students15 students per teacher
#16 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 30% in about a decade
San Diego, CA
B+Overall grade150 students13 students per teacher
#17 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Tri-City Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 23% in about a decade
Vista, CA
BOverall grade765 students15 students per teacher
#18 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
St. Columba School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 23% in about a decade
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade211 students19 students per teacher
#19 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Vista Christian School
Assembly of God school · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 22% in about a decade
Vista, CA
A+Overall grade210 students12 students per teacher
#20 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Kings Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–11
Enrollment up 22% in about a decade
Escondido, CA
B+Overall grade50 students13 students per teacher
#21 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
Santa Fe Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 17% in about a decade
Solana Beach, CA
AOverall grade1,077 students12 students per teacher
#22 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
The Gillispie School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Enrollment up 17% in about a decade
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade198 students8 students per teacher
#23 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in San Diego County, CA
The Childrens School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 10% in about a decade
La Jolla, CA
AOverall grade188 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.