For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,663 students in La Jolla, CA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,149 public students). 47% of all K-12 students in La Jolla, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in La Jolla, CA include The Bishop's School, La Jolla Country Day School, and The Gillispie School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is same as the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked La Jolla Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Grades: NS-12
| 1,169 students
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
Grades: NS-8
| 335 students
All Hallows Academy
(Catholic)
2390 Nautilus St
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-6074
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-6074
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
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Montessori School (Jewish)
8660 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 452-3030
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 452-3030
Grades: Inquire with school
| 5 students
Early Childhood Education Center Ucsd
Daycare / Preschool
9224 Regents Rd Ste C
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
6510 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-2066
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-2066
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
La Jolla Village Montessori School
Montessori School
7427 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-1811
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-1811
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Stella Maris Academy
(Catholic)
7654 Herschel Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-2461
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-2461
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in La Jolla, CA?
The top ranked private schools in La Jolla, CA include The Bishop's School, La Jolla Country Day School, and The Gillispie School.
How many private schools are located in La Jolla?
12 private schools are located in La Jolla.
How diverse are private schools in La Jolla?
La Jolla private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in La Jolla go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in La Jolla are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Jolla?
Which private schools in La Jolla are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in La Jolla include: Stella Maris Academy vs. All Hallows Academy, The Gillispie School vs. The Evans School, The Gillispie School vs. The Childrens School
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