Best San Marcos Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,023 students in San Marcos, CA (there are 19 public schools, serving 17,645 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in San Marcos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

The top-ranked private schools in San Marcos, CA include Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online, Teri, Inc. The Country School, and St. Joseph Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.

57% of private schools in San Marcos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).