School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia, mild learning differences
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Navy blue bottoms and white polo uniform shirt
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Military and Sibling discounts available.
Admissions Director
Connie Gatlin
School Notes
- Bonita Country Day School, is a private, independent, nondenominational elementary school and Montessori preschool providing students with a superior education in a culturally diverse, family-oriented environment.
- The strong academic curriculum is enhanced with a wide-range of opportunities to explore music, art, and foreign language and to pursue interests in many extracurricular activities.
- The school is located in San Diego, California.
- Students develop skills to succeed in a safe, positive environment in which students are respected as unique individuals and are challenged to achieve their full potential.
- The faculty and staff guide students in the development of necessary character traits which give each student a sense of self-worth.
- Bonita Country Day School emphasizes teaching students "how to think, not what to think." This emphasis enables students to be successful not only in the classroom, but throughout life.
- Bonita Country Day School, is a private, independent, nondenominational elementary school and Montessori preschool providing students with a superior education in a culturally diverse, family-oriented environment. The strong academic curriculum is enhanced with a wide-range of opportunities to explore music, art, and foreign language and to pursue interests in many extracurricular activities. The school is located in San Diego, California. Students develop skills to succeed in a safe, positive environment in which students are respected as unique individuals and are challenged to achieve their full potential. The faculty and staff guide students in the development of necessary character traits which give each student a sense of self-worth. Bonita Country Day School emphasizes teaching students "how to think, not what to think." This emphasis enables students to be successful not only in the classroom, but throughout life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bonita Country Day School cost?
Bonita Country Day School's tuition is approximately $8,950 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Bonita Country Day School?
The application deadline for Bonita Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bonita Country Day School located?
Bonita Country Day School is located in the Bonita Long Canyon neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA.
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Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
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2800 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-9550
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
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(858) 270-9350
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
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(858) 454-0184
Distance: 25.0 mi
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Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 8
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(858) 481-5615
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Catholic
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(619) 264-0109
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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(619) 698-4306
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Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
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(858) 270-9350
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Gr: NS-8 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
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Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
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Sports: 3
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Avg. class size: 24 students
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(619) 591-2260
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4980 Bonita Rd
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(619) 479-4007
Distance: 2.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
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(619) 423-2121
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Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
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271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
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Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
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(619) 482-1800
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
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(619) 479-4007
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Gr: PK-K | 164 students
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Chula Vista, CA 91910
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(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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(619) 397-2200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 397-2200
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(619) 397-2000
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Rank:
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