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Lemon Grove Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 439 students in Lemon Grove, CA, 15% of all K-12 students in Lemon Grove, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Lemon Grove, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lemon Grove Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Of The Cross School
St. John Of The Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Catholic
8175 Lemon Grove Way
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 466-8624
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Christian Creative Learning Academy Photo
Christian Creative Learning Academy
Gr: PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2920 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 698-4306
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Map of Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
3434 Grove St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
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Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1345 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 740-0017
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Lemon Grove, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
439
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
70%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lemon Grove)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
439 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
70%
52%
0.64
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
16%
# Black Students
34 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
129 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
29%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
41 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
9%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
11%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lemon Grove, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Lemon Grove, CA is St. John Of The Cross School.
How many private schools are located in Lemon Grove?
4 private schools are located in Lemon Grove.
What percentage of students in Lemon Grove go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Lemon Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lemon Grove?
75% of private schools in Lemon Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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