Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 832
- Average Tuition: $8,750
- % Students of Color: 32%
- View El Cajon, CA School Trends
El Cajon Private High Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 832
- Average Tuition: $8,750
- % Students of Color: 32%
- View El Cajon, CA School Trends
Top Ranked El Cajon Private High Schools (2026-27)
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students
Baptist
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students
Christian
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Sports: 9
Christian
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
El Cajon, California Private Schools (Closed)
Gr: K-2 | 3 students
1052 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
El Cajon, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)
3
Private Schools
832
Students
+179.2% (+534 students) 10-yr
$8,750
Avg. Tuition
+59.1% (+$3,250) 8-yr
32%
Students of Color
+45.5% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Cajon)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
832 Students
272,380 Students
% Students of Color
32%
50%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
# American Indian Students
23 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
6%
13%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
43,231 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
33 Students
15,768 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
495 Students
115,559 Students
% White Students
60%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
99 Students
48,569 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
26,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,750
$23,885
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.48 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in El Cajon, CA is Christian Junior/Senior High School.
How many private high schools are located in Eljon?
3 private high schools are located in Eljon.
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