Top 10 Best San Diego Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 34 private high schools serving 13,633 students in San Diego, CA.
The best top ranked private high schools in San Diego, CA include Heritage Christian School Of San Diego, University Of Schoolan Diego High School and The Cambridge School.
The average tuition cost is $24,118, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $21,960.
44% of private high schools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Diego Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy San Diego
Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.
All-girls (Catholic)
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
6926 FEDERAL BLVD, LEMON GROVE
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Cal Coast Academy
Cal Coast Academy Photo
(2)
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School Photo - Weekly Memory Time - K-Prep
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Cathedral Catholic High School
Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.
(Catholic)
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Grades: NS-12
| 231 students
Francis Parker School
(2)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,303 students
5725 Kearny Villa Rd Suite G
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 541-2254
Grades: K-12
| 677 students
Maranatha Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
(Christian)
(2)
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Grades: PK-12
| 1,007 students
Minato Gakuen School Office
Special Program Emphasis
9150 Chesapeake Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-0434
Grades: 1-12
| 432 students
Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
Grades: PK-12
| 524 students
The Rock Academy
The Rock Academy Photo - Elementary students enjoy interactive learning in the state of the art computer lab.
(Christian)
(2)
2277 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
St. Augustine High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
3266 Nutmeg St
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-2184
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
St. Katharine Drexel Academy
(Catholic)
4551 56th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-3862
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
San Diego Jewish Academy
San Diego Jewish Academy Photo - San Diego Jewish Academy student volunteers in Oklahoma - June 2013
(Jewish)
(2)
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 646 students
5961 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 298-8277
Grades: 9-12
| 1,478 students
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
The Waldorf School Of San Diego Photo - Phenomenological science keep those High Schoolers' interested!
Montessori School
(7)
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Grades: NS-12
| 304 students
A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy Photo - A+ World Academy's incredible campus, the historic ship Sørlandet.
International (Swiss and Norwegian Headquarters).
San Diego, CA 03007
(407) 766-6369
Grades: 11-12
| 60 students
Aseltine School
Aseltine School Photo - To address students' different learning needs and styles, Aseltine teachers employ a variety of teaching methods and modalities to ensure all students are not just learning, but are engaged in and excited about their subjects.
Special Education School
(3)
4027 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
Grades: 2-12
| 28 students
Balboa City School
525 Hawthorn St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 298-2990
Grades: 1-12
| 78 students
Community School Of San Diego
Special Education School
4764 Santa Monica Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 758-9424
Grades: 4-12
| 40 students
Community Transition Academy
Special Education School
Po Box 34612
San Diego, CA 92163
(858) 603-4812
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Comprehensive Education Svs Dba Aces Academy
Special Education School
3731 6th Ave Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 549-5835
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Cook Education Center
Special Education School
2255 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Sacred Heart Academy
(Catholic)
4895 Saratoga Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-7252
Grades: K-9
| 171 students
San Diego Center For Children Academy
Special Education School
(1)
3002 Armstrong St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-2131
Grades: 2-12
| 84 students
3410 Mt. Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-1818
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Grades: 8-10
| 8 students
Springall Academy
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
Grades: 2-12
| 92 students
Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1765 Pentecost Way
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 264-1721
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
True Faith Academy
(Christian)
8354 Noeline Ln
San Diego, CA 92114
(253) 853-6518
Grades: 2-12
| 17 students
Urban Skills Center
Special Education School
2255 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
Grades: 12
| 68 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Diego, California

San Diego, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Foundations Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 367-5430
Grades: 2-8
| 10 students
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Grades: PK-7
| 54 students
277 Rosecrans
San Diego, CA 92106
(877) 280-8526
Grades: K-12
| students
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
1228 S 38th St
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 264-3154
Grades: K-9
| 212 students
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
Grades: NS
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Diego, CA include Heritage Christian School Of San Diego, University Of Schoolan Diego High School and The Cambridge School.
How many private high schools are located in San Diego, CA?
34 private high schools are located in San Diego, CA.
How much do private high schools cost in San Diego, CA?
The average tuition cost is $24,118, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $21,960.
How diverse are private high schools in San Diego, CA?
San Diego, CA private high schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Diego, CA?
44% of private high schools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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