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Best Chula Vista Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 363 students in Chula Vista, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Chula Vista, CA include Victory Christian Academy and South Bay Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools in Chula Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Chula Vista Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
South Bay Christian Academy
South Bay Christian Academy Photo - Students from the Primary class on a "dress up" day during Spirit Week
(Pentecostal)
395 D St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0600
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
810 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
Berean Bible Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
345 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 737-5902
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Mater Dei Catholic
Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.
(Catholic)
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chula Vista, California

Chula Vista, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Advocate School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
900 Paseo Del Rey
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-7733
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
625 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-0141
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
494 E Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-7167
Gr: NS-K | 41 students
960 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-0132
Gr: K-6 | 96 students
660 Bay Blvd., Suite 110B
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 366-8847
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
861 Showroom Pl
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 292-0920
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
760 1st Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-4141
Gr: NS-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
647 E St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-8384
Gr: PK | 27 students
482 L St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-8940
Gr: K-8 | 125 students

Overview

This Town (Chula Vista)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
363 Students
275,247 Students
% Average Students of Color
66%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
120 Teachers
26,865 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
61%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
39 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1072
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,605
$23,315
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$1,500
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,750
$12,596
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.73
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
101 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
10%
13%
# Hispanic Students
645 Students
43,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
16%
# Black Students
64 Students
15,939 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
204 Students
115,884 Students
% White Students
19%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
2,957 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16 Students
49,028 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Chula Vista, CA include Victory Christian Academy and South Bay Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Chula Vista?
4 private high schools are located in Chula Vista.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Chula Vista?
100% of private high schools in Chula Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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