Nativity Prep Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
San Diego, CA
4463 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
In San Diego, California, Nativity Prep Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 70 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. The school day runs about 9 hours, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 70
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational 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 Nativity Prep Academy
What grades does Nativity Prep Academy serve?
Nativity Prep Academy serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Nativity Prep Academy?
About 70 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nativity Prep Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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