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Del Mar Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 278 students in Del Mar, CA, 35% of all K-12 students in Del Mar, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Del Mar Private Schools (2026-27)

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The Winston School of San Diego
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Special Education School
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
(4)
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Del Mar Hills Nursery School
Gr: NS-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
13692 Mango Drive
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-8338
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Map of Leport Montessori
Leport Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students
Montessori School
1010 Solana Dr
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-3232
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Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Del Mar
Gr: K-4 | 3 students
Special Education School
445 Marine View Ave Ste 290
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-3206
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Torrey Pines Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
2596 CARMEL VALLEY RD
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-9501
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Del Mar, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
278
Students
$36,700
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Del Mar)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
278 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
38%
52%
0.30
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
30 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
11%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
230 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
83%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,700
$17,625
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,100
$1,072
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$9,632
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Del Mar, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Del Mar, CA is The Winston School of San Diego.
How many private schools are located in Del Mar?
5 private schools are located in Del Mar.
How diverse are private schools in Del Mar?
Del Mar private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Del Mar go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in Del Mar are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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