La Jolla Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
La Jolla, CA
9490 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in La Jolla
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in La Jolla since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In La Jolla, California, La Jolla Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,110 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,110
- Teachers
- 119 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 535 girls, 575 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 La Jolla Country Day School
What grades does La Jolla Country Day School serve?
La Jolla Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend La Jolla Country Day School?
About 1,110 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at La Jolla Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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