Day Prep
Independent school · Grades K–10
La Jolla, CA
7817 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in California
Day Prep is an independent private school in La Jolla, California, for students from kindergarten through 10th grade. It has about 39 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in California. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–10
- Students
- 39
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Day Prep
What grades does Day Prep serve?
Day Prep serves grades K–10.
How many students attend Day Prep?
About 39 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Day Prep?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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