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Top 5 Best La Jolla Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,674 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 68%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in La Jolla, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked La Jolla Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(1)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
The Childrens School
The Childrens School Photo - We know children learn best by doing, so our play-based preschool classrooms are rich environments where students explore activity centers and develop emergent interests.
(4)
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
The Gillispie School
The Gillispie School Photo - Students at Gillispie are excited about learning, and this excitement can be seen and felt on campus each day. Lessons are interactive and engaging, questions are encouraged, and students and teachers alike are excited to share their lessons with other on campus.
(3)
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla Country Day School Photo - LJCDS Library building and Design and Innovation Lab
(5)
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Grades: NS-12
| 1,180 students
San Diego French American School
San Diego French American School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd
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
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Beth Montessori
Beth Montessori Photo
Montessori School (Jewish)
8660 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 452-3030
Grades: Inquire with school
| 5 students
Day Prep
Alternative School
7717 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 995-3115
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Early Childhood Education Center Ucsd
Daycare / Preschool
9224 Regents Rd Ste C
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 246-0900
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
The Evans School
The Evans School Photo
(7)
6510 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
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
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Stella Maris Academy
(Catholic)
7654 Herschel Ave
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 32% 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?
33% of private schools in La Jolla are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in La Jolla are often viewed compared to one another?

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