St. Martin Of Tours Academy Photo - Excellent Catholic education since 1951 preparing students to become engaged citizens of the world. We offer a comprehensive system of instruction (Pilon Workshop Way) designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of all students. Highest level of accreditation (WECA/WSAC), Green Ribbon CA award - level gold and Fair Trade declared school.

Best La Mesa Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 912 students in La Mesa, CA (there are 27 public schools, serving 15,419 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in La Mesa, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in La Mesa, CA include St. Andrews Episcopal Parish Da and St. Martin Of Tours Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
44% of private schools in La Mesa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked La Mesa Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Helix Academy
Mt. Helix Academy Photo
(2)
5955 Severin Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 243-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(5)
9191 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 469-9443
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrews Episcopal Parish Da
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
4816 Glen St
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 469-5330
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
St. Martin Of Tours Academy
St. Martin Of Tours Academy Photo - Excellent Catholic education since 1951 preparing students to become engaged citizens of the world. We offer a comprehensive system of instruction (Pilon Workshop Way) designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of all students. Highest level of accreditation (WECA/WSAC), Green Ribbon CA award - level gold and Fair Trade declared school.
(Catholic)
(1)
7708 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
BunnyBears Preschool
BunnyBears Preschool Photo - Warm inviting spaces to create and explore , filled with natural materials
Daycare / Preschool
5358 Jackson dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(310) 913-0466
Gr: NS | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Childtime Childrens Centers
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Lake Park Wy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-0310
Gr: K | 10 students
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rancho San Diego KinderCare
Rancho San Diego KinderCare Photo - Rancho San Diego KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3655 Via Mercado
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 670-9388
Gr: NS-PK
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
5173 Guava Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in La Mesa, California

La Mesa, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Excelsior Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
7200 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 583-6762
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 9 students
9407 Jericho Rd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(209) 529-5510
Gr: PK-10 | 27 students
5150 Wilson Street
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 223-3663
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students

Overview

This Town (La Mesa)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
912 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,037
$18,165
Average Summer Program Cost
$750
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,100
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.74
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
28 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
476 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
54%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
211 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in La Mesa, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in La Mesa, CA include St. Andrews Episcopal Parish Da and St. Martin Of Tours Academy.
How many private schools are located in La Mesa?
9 private schools are located in La Mesa.
How diverse are private schools in La Mesa?
La Mesa private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in La Mesa go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in La Mesa are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Mesa?
44% of private schools in La Mesa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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