San Diego French American School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
La Jolla, CA
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in La Jolla since at least 2011
In La Jolla, California, San Diego French American School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 256 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 256
- Teachers
- 33.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 148 girls, 108 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 San Diego French American School
What grades does San Diego French American School serve?
San Diego French American School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend San Diego French American School?
About 256 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at San Diego French American School?
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