Nativity Prep Academy

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Nativity Prep Academy is a private, Catholic, tuition-free middle school, grades 6 through 8, for students who will represent the first generation in their families to graduate from college.
We offer an extended school day and summer program, along with a graduate support program to ensure all students go on to graduate from high school and college.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 28 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Nativity Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Nativity Prep Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki or navy blue pants or skirts, light blue school-issued polo

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Mar. 28 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Nativity Prep is a tuition-free Catholic school, but admission is limited to low-income families and students who represent the the first generation in their families to graduate from college.
% on Financial Aid
99%
Admissions Director
Bill Sullivan

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art, Associated Student Body, Choir, Lego Robotics, Ministry Team, Origami, Technology, Yearbook

School Notes

  • Nativity Prep Academy is an independent, accredited, tuition-free middle school in the Jesuit tradition, impactingover 200 young lives eachyear-60+hardworking students in grades six, seven, and eight, and more than 150 of our graduates in high school andcollege.All of our students represent the first generation in their families to earn a college education, and all are from low-income families. Our long-term goal with all of our students is that eachearns his or her college degree from a four-year U.S. college or university.
  • We offer our students a rigorous and balanced curriculum and a variety of extracurricular programs, allgeared towards assuring each of themexcels in the best high schools in San Diego after graduating from Nativity Prep. Our mission day in and day out, therefore,focuses on their full development as young men and women-academically, socially, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. This classic approach to education, what the Jesuits callcura personalis(care for the individualperson), is the foundation of all that we do.
  • Our work does not end when our students graduate from the eighth grade. Through our comprehensive Graduate Support Program, we help subsidize high school tuition costs for our alumni and help them navigate the process for college admissions and financial aid.
  • Whether you are a prospective parent, benefactor, or volunteer, I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, our students` successes, and the many ways that you can get involved.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Nativity Prep Academy often compared to?
Nativity Prep Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Maranatha Christian Schools by visitors of our site.
What sports does Nativity Prep Academy offer?
Nativity Prep Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Nativity Prep Academy?
The application deadline for Nativity Prep Academy is Mar. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
What neighborhood is Nativity Prep Academy located?
Nativity Prep Academy is located in the Oak Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Oak Park.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
This is an amazing school. My kids love it! They learn so many new things but there is also many activities for them. They go to camps, retreats, and they have many clubs. Many alumni have gone to amazing colleges and have been very successful.
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5  
As a previous student at Nativity Prep Academy I have the honor of saying I am really grateful of all the support NPA gave me. I learned many skills that helped me improve in my education.
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5  
Both of my daughters attend this middle school, and every single time they will mention how they love the school. My youngest daughter is currently attending Narivity Prep, as for my oldest daughter she is an alumni. They always tell me how the teachers are amazing, the library is fantastic, and the classmates are very supportive and hardworking. My oldest daughter enjoys the Graduate Support Program, which helps high school students to have tools an resources to excel at their school. Nativity Prep has truly become a second family to us.
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5  
Nativity Prep provides a positive place where students can learn and are supported in a variety of ways so that they can do their very best and succeed. Teachers, staff and volunteers provide good role models and nurture a community of caring young people as they prepare them to give back and use their gifts to make the world a better place.
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5  
This is truly an amazing school. This is a tuition free school. All children attending NPA must qualify for the federal free lunch program. The academics are rigorous. All graduates are supported by the school until they graduate from college. The commitment to each student is for eleven years - from 6th grade to college graduation. NPA alumni now attend Yale and other private universities, the University of California schools, and the California State Universities. This is a unique program that really has no parallel in San Diego.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Application Deadline: Mar. 28 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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