Best El Cajon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,174 students in El Cajon, CA (there are 42 public schools, serving 26,066 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in El Cajon, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in El Cajon, CA include El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School and Christian Junior/Senior High School.
59% of private schools in El Cajon, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked El Cajon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 524 students
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1640 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Chase Ranch Montessori School
Montessori School
1090 S Anza St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
Grades: PK-1
| 23 students
Childrens Choice Learning Conn
Daycare / Preschool
450 N Pierce St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-4014
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
211 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Dayspring Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
Grades: NS-PK
| 12 students
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
Grades: NS-12
| 43 students
El Cajon KinderCare
El Cajon KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom - Crib Area
Daycare / Preschool
1470 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-5959
Grades: NS-PK
| 35 students
First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
867 S Lincoln Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0559
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Holy Trinity Continuation School
(Catholic)
(1)
509 Ballard St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Kids Forum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
Next Generation Educational Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1471 Granite Hills
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-8800
Grades: NS-PK
| 232 students
2766 Navajo Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
Pepper Valley Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1358 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-7770
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
St. Kieran Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
1431 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-0131
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in El Cajon, California

El Cajon, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1052 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
Grades: K-2
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top ranked private schools in El Cajon, CA include El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School and Christian Junior/Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in El Cajon, CA?
17 private schools are located in El Cajon, CA.
How diverse are private schools in El Cajon, CA?
El Cajon, CA private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in El Cajon, CA go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in El Cajon, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Cajon, CA?
59% of private schools in El Cajon, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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