For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 997 students in La Mesa, CA, 6% of all K-12 students in La Mesa, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
44% of private schools in La Mesa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 9
- # Students Served: 997
- Average Tuition: $11,182
- % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
- Average Class Size: 18 students
- % Students of Color: 31%
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