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National City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 382 students in National City, CA, 3% of all K-12 students in National City, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in National City, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked National City Private Schools (2026-27)

Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist Academy Photo
Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
2432 E 18th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
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Map of San Diego Academy
San Diego Academy
Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
2800 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-9550
(1)
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Map of Bethel Academy
Bethel Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students
Christian
1200 E 8th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 477-2422
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National City, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
382
Students
$7,800
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
95%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (National City)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
382 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
95%
52%
0.64
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
139 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
33%
11%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
16%
# Black Students
24 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
22 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
5%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
28 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
6%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,800
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in National City, CA?
The top ranked private schools in National City, CA include Faithful Ambassadors Bible Baptist Academy and San Diego Academy.
How many private schools are located in National City?
3 private schools are located in National City.
What percentage of students in National City go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in National City are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in National City?
100% of private schools in National City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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