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Best San Diego Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 106 private schools serving 22,507 students in San Diego, CA (there are 294 public schools, serving 163,387 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in San Diego, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Francis W Parker Lower School.
The average tuition cost is $19,267, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,010.
47% of private schools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Diego Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Child's Primary School
The Child's Primary School Photo - First day of school for our Kindergartners!
(18)
3811 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 576-2120
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Del Mar Pines School
Del Mar Pines School Photo - Del Mar Pines School offers its students a traditional learning environment with a low student teacher ration and small group instruction. Technology is integrated across the curriculum for a dynamic learning experience.
(14)
3975 Torrington Street
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-5615
Gr: K-6 | 155 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy San Diego
Fusion Academy San Diego Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy San Diego - Scripps Ranch
Fusion Academy San Diego - Scripps Ranch Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
(1)
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Maria Montessori School
Maria Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(12)
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Reformation Lutheran School
Reformation Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.
All-girls (Catholic)
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Photo - Our students receive state of the art education
(Episcopal)
3674 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-1671
Gr: PK | 63 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Banyan Tree Educational Services
2675 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
(858) 367-5428
Gr: 2-8 | 4 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Beth Israel Day School/bill & Sid Rubin Preschool
(Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Bright Horizon Academy
(Islamic)
7050 Eckstrom Ave
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-7970
Gr: K-11 | 276 students Tuition listed
Brookshire International Academy
Vocational/Technical School
6926 FEDERAL BLVD, LEMON GROVE
San Diego, CA 92102
(877) 655-7452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,810 student Tuition listed
Cal Coast Academy
Cal Coast Academy Photo
(2)
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School Photo - Weekly Memory Time - K-Prep
(Christian)
(2)
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carmel Mountain Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(15)
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
Gr: PK-K | 378 students
Cathedral Catholic High School
Cathedral Catholic High School Photo - Cathedral Catholic High School offers unique sports, such as Crew, Fencing, Equestrian, Beach Volleyball, Rugby, Sailing, and Surfing.
(Catholic)
(1)
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 student Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Chabad Hebrew Academy
Chabad Hebrew Academy Photo - Visit our stunning campus located on 20 acres of wooded forest in Scripps Ranch.
(Jewish)
(10)
10785 Pomerado Rd
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-1996
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy of San Diego
Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy of San Diego Photo
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Gr: NS-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.
(3)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Francis W Parker Lower School
4201 Randolph
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-9110
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
8160 Gold Coast Dr
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-1522
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
Heritage Christian School Of San Diego
(Christian)
5725 Kearny Villa Rd Suite G
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 541-2254
Gr: K-12 | 677 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12
Maranatha Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
(Christian)
(2)
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Minato Gakuen School Office
Special Program Emphasis
9150 Chesapeake Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-0434
Gr: 1-12 | 432 students
Mission Bay Montessori Academy
Mission Bay Montessori Academy Photo
(3)
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nazareth School, San Diego
(Catholic)
10728 San Diego Mission Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 641-7987
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo - "One Family, Always United"
(Catholic)
(1)
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
Gr: PK-12 | 524 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Ladys School
(Catholic)
650 24th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 233-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Rock Academy
The Rock Academy Photo - Elementary students enjoy interactive learning in the state of the art computer lab.
(Christian)
(2)
2277 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 383 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 Acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
3266 Nutmeg St
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-2184
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students
St. Charles Borromeo Academy
(Catholic)
2808 Cadiz St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 223-8271
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Tuition listed
St. Columba School
St. Columba School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3365 Glencolum Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-1882
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Katharine Drexel Academy
(Catholic)
4551 56th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-3862
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Diego, California

San Diego, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 367-5430
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Community Transition Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
Po Box 34612
San Diego, CA 92163
(858) 603-4812
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy (Closed 2021)
(Pentecostal)
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Gr: PK-7 | 54 students
FaithPrep Academy of California (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
277 Rosecrans
San Diego, CA 92106
(877) 280-8526
Gr: K-12
Foundations Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 367-5430
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students Avg. class size: 2 students Acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
University Of Schoolan Diego High School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
5961 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 298-8277
Gr: 9-12 | 1,478 student
Wee Care Preschool (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
Gr: NS | 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Francis W Parker Lower School.
How many private schools are located in San Diego?
106 private schools are located in San Diego.
How much do private schools cost in San Diego?
The average tuition cost is $19,267, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,010.
How diverse are private schools in San Diego?
San Diego private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Diego go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in San Diego are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Diego?
47% of private schools in San Diego are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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