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Lemon Grove Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 394 students in Lemon Grove, CA.
67% of private elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lemon Grove Private Elementary 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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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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
394
Students
-47.1% (-351 students) 10-yr
73%
Students of Color
-7.6% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+23.1% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lemon Grove)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,549 Schools
# Students
394 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131204199
2024131199192
2023132206193
2022134213205
2021134209201
2020134202188
2019196201193
2018196194190
2017248201199
2016248193196
2015248180183
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% Students of Color
73%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202573%50%33%
202473%49%32%
202373%49%32%
202281%47%32%
202181%47%31%
202081%46%31%
201982%48%31%
201882%46%30%
201779%49%31%
201679%49%31%
201579%49%31%
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0.61
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.610.740.64
20240.610.740.64
20230.610.740.63
20220.610.720.62
20210.610.730.62
20200.610.730.62
20190.610.720.61
20180.610.720.60
20170.500.710.59
20160.500.710.59
20150.500.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%12%5%
20243%12%5%
20233%12%5%
202211%10%5%
202111%10%5%
202011%10%5%
201911%11%4%
201811%11%4%
20175%10%4%
20165%10%4%
20155%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
221 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202556%17%9%
202456%17%9%
202356%17%9%
202258%17%8%
202158%17%9%
202058%17%9%
201959%17%8%
201859%17%8%
201769%17%8%
201669%17%8%
201569%17%8%
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# Black Students
22 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%5%8%
20246%5%8%
20236%5%8%
20224%5%7%
20214%5%8%
20204%5%8%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%8%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
104 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
26%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526%40%55%
202426%40%55%
202326%40%55%
202218%43%57%
202118%43%57%
202018%43%58%
201917%44%59%
201817%45%59%
201717%46%61%
201617%46%61%
201517%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
40 Students
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%24%22%
20249%24%22%
20239%24%22%
20229%23%22%
20219%23%20%
20209%23%19%
20199%21%20%
20189%20%20%
20176%20%19%
20166%20%18%
20156%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
44,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:111:1
201912:112:111:1
201812:112:111:1
201713:112:111:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%59%54%
202420%58%54%
202320%58%53%
202220%59%53%
202120%58%53%
202020%57%53%
201920%57%52%
201820%57%52%
201720%57%51%
201620%56%51%
201520%56%50%
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521312
202421211
202321210
202221210
202121210
202021210
201921210
201821110
201721110
20162109
2015299
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lemon Grove, CA is St. John Of The Cross School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lemon Grove?
3 private elementary schools are located in Lemon Grove.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lemon Grove?
67% of private elementary schools in Lemon Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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