The Gillispie School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
La Jolla, CA
7380 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in La Jolla since at least 2011
In La Jolla, California, The Gillispie School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 198 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 198
- Teachers
- 24.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 34 girls, 164 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% 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
- 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 The Gillispie School
What grades does The Gillispie School serve?
The Gillispie School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend The Gillispie School?
About 198 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Gillispie School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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