Founded by Rose Baldwin in 1982, Baldwin continues to provide quality childcare and early exposure to primary academics in children from infancy to kindergarten.
Underlying our daily activities is the belief that children thrive, feel safe and secure and grow and learn successfully, in an enviornment that imports a clean, safe comfortable enviornment for children, exposure to a variety of enriching activities to provide an thoroughly well rounded preschool experience.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Suzie Smiser
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Baldwin Academy often compared to?
Baldwin Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Maria Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Baldwin Academy?
The application deadline for Baldwin Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Baldwin Academy located?
Baldwin Academy is located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Pacific Beach.
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The nearest high school to Baldwin Academy is Scy High (southern California Yeshiva High School) (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Paul's Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maria Montessori School (2.4 miles away)
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7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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1376 Felspar Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-6282
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-6282
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
6510 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-2066
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-2066
2.4 miles
Gr: K-6 Tuition listed
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Hallows Academy
(Catholic)
2390 Nautilus St
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-6074
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-6074
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Scy High (southern California Yeshiva High School)
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
3410 Mt. Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-1818
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-1818
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Community School Of San Diego
Special Education School
4764 Santa Monica Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 758-9424
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 758-9424
3.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coastal Christian Academy ![Coastal Christian Academy Photo]( "Coastal Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4633 Doliva Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Miles
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1376 Felspar Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-6282
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-6282
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
6510 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-2066
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-2066
2.4 miles
Gr: K-6 Tuition listed
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Hallows Academy
(Catholic)
2390 Nautilus St
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-6074
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-6074
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1875 Illion St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-6545
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-6545
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students
Japanese Academy Of San Diego
Special Program Emphasis
4811 Mount Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 571-7000
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 571-7000
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 56 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Pacific Beach Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 221-5600
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4033 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 987-5500
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 987-5500
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Sessions Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Beryl St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-3400
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Mission Bay High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2475 Grand Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 536-0136
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Pacific Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 605-4200
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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