Best El Cajon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 832 students in El Cajon, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in El Cajon, CA is Christian Junior/Senior High School.
100% of private high schools in El Cajon, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked El Cajon Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students Tuition listed
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in El Cajon, California

El Cajon, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1052 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
Gr: K-2 | 3 students

Overview

This Town (El Cajon)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
832 Students
275,208 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
26,866 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,750
$23,316
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$30.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.73
# American Indian Students
23 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
6%
13%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
43,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
33 Students
15,939 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
495 Students
115,884 Students
% White Students
60%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
2,957 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
49,002 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Eljon?
100% of private high schools in Eljon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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