Japanese Academy of San Diego
Independent school · Grades K–4
San Diego, CA
4811 Mount Etna Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in California
In San Diego, California, Japanese Academy of San Diego is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 4th grade. About 27 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 200% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–4
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Japanese Academy of San Diego
What grades does Japanese Academy of San Diego serve?
Japanese Academy of San Diego serves grades K–4.
How many students attend Japanese Academy of San Diego?
About 27 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Japanese Academy of San Diego?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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