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Best San Diego County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 304 private schools serving 51,986 students in San Diego County, CA (there are 766 public schools, serving 470,126 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in San Diego County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in San Diego County, CA include St. Michael's School, Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, and Pacific Ridge School.
The average tuition cost is $17,605, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,264.
46% of private schools in San Diego County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked San Diego County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online Photo - Providing excellence in online education since 2009, CPA offers a fully online, Christian education for students in grades 6 through 12 leading to completion of an accredited high school diploma. Calvary Prep Academy is accredited in grades 7-12 by WASC (Western Association of Schools & Colleges) and offers NCAA and University of California "a-g" approved courses.
(Christian)
(24)
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
The Child's Primary School
The Child's Primary School Photo - First day of school for our Kindergartners!
(20)
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
Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Photo - HARKNESS LEARNING: Students build critical communication skills and critical thinking through student-centered discussion-based learning.
(6)
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Rhoades School
The Rhoades School Photo
(1)
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 965-3155
Gr: NS-8 | 666 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
(1)
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
Discovery Isle
Discovery Isle Photo
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Discovery Isle - Carlsbad
Discovery Isle - Carlsbad Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
6130 Paseo del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 214-9878
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Discovery Isle Child Development Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Discovery Isle Penasquitos
Discovery Isle Penasquitos Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10125 Azuaga St
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-4800
Gr: NS-PK
Discovery Isle Ted Williams Pkwy-Poway
Discovery Isle Ted Williams Pkwy-Poway Photo
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 742-1628
Gr: NS-PK
Discovery Isle Twin Oaks-San Marcos
Discovery Isle Twin Oaks-San Marcos Photo
Daycare / Preschool
308 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 882-8790
Gr: NS-PK
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
Fusion Academy Solana Beach
Fusion Academy Solana Beach Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
512 Via De La Valle, Suite 201
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
LePort Montessori School Solana Beach
1010 Solana Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92014
(949) 544-5972
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
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Preparatory School for Grades K-12
(11)
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | 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 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Rhoades Middle School
The Rhoades Middle School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 882-9826
Gr: NS
The Rhoades Preschool
The Rhoades Preschool Photo
Special Program Emphasis
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Gr: NS-PK
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
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
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 18 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
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(3)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Bonita Learning Academy
Bonita Learning Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Gr: NS-K | 75 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 students Tuition listed
Cal Coast Academy
Cal Coast Academy Photo
(3)
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo - Dress-up days are always a favorite at CCA! From fun themes to creative costumes, students across every grade get the chance to express themselves, build school spirit, and make lasting memories together.
(Christian)
(11)
1771 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Calvin Christian School
Calvin Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 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
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San Diego County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Advocate School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
900 Paseo Del Rey
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-7733
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 367-5430
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Bonita Country Day School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
625 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-0141
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Bright Horizons (Closed 2012)
Daycare / Preschool
2634 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-7143
Gr: NS-K | 36 students
Christian Academy Of Chula Vista (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
494 E Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-7167
Gr: NS-K | 41 students
Christian L I F E Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
613 W Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 741-1233
Gr: K | 5 students
Chula Vista Christian Elementary School (Closed 2006)
960 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-0132
Gr: K-6 | 96 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy (Closed 2021)
(Pentecostal)
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Gr: PK-7 | 54 students
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
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
700 E Bobier Dr
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Gr: NS-4 | 20 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Fusion Academy Carlsbad (Closed 2023)
705 Palomar Airport Rd., Ste. 340
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 732-1200
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
The Growing Place Montessori (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
13242 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-1554
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Avg. class size: 19 students
Helix Montessori School (Closed 2006)
Montessori School
3941 Conrad Drive
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 460-4121
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Holy Family School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
La Mesa Christian School (Closed 2014)
(Baptist)
9407 Jericho Rd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(209) 529-5510
Gr: PK-10 | 27 students
Lakeside Country Day School (Closed 2006)
11830 Waterhill Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 857-4801
Gr: K-2 | 8 students
Leport Montessori Encinitas (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
520 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Leport School - Carlsbad Village (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
3016 Highland Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-6440
Gr: PK-4 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madison Avenue Educational Cen (Closed 2004)
1052 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
Gr: K-2 | 3 students
Montessori Academy (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
5570 Old Ranch Rd
Oceanside, CA 92057
Gr: PK-6 | 13 students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
220 Calle De Madera
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Tuition listed
New Venture Christian Schools (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
4000 Mystra Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 630-0712
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Pacific Coast Christian Prep (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
861 Showroom Pl
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 292-0920
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Poway Christian School (Closed 2000)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
13230 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1088
Gr: K-10 | 24 students
Rancho Encinitas Academy (Closed 2018)
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-2011
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Saint John's Episcopal School (Closed 2010)
(Episcopal)
760 1st Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-4141
Gr: NS-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Sam & Rose Stein Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
647 E St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-8384
Gr: PK | 27 students
Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear (Closed 2018)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
845 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-4952
Gr: NS | 122 students
Southwestern Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Church of Christ)
482 L St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-8940
Gr: K-8 | 125 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 students
Warren-walker School-la Mesa (Closed 2018)
5150 Wilson Street
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 223-3663
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Wee Care Preschool (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
Gr: NS | 150 students
West Coast Baptist School (Closed 2026)
(Baptist)
1985 Peacock Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 726-6163
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (San Diego County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
312 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSan Diego County Total Schools
2025309
2024316
2023304
2022296
2021312
2020315
2019314
2018319
2017306
2016319
2015328
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Student Body:

# Students
51,986 Students
660,130 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025181180179
2024185175172
2023183181174
2022197189185
2021198185180
2020197179171
2019196179175
2018194173172
2017206179180
2016200173178
2015178162167
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% Average Students of Color
42%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202543%51%34%
202442%51%34%
202340%50%33%
202241%48%33%
202139%48%32%
202040%48%32%
201938%48%31%
201839%47%31%
201739%50%32%
201639%49%32%
201538%49%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4,360 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%

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

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202560%59%55%
202459%58%54%
202357%58%54%
202257%59%54%
202156%59%54%
202054%58%54%
201954%58%53%
201854%58%53%
201756%58%53%
201654%57%52%
201559%57%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
2020151715
2019151715
2018141715
2017151715
2016151715
2015141715
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025181513
2024171412
2023161311
2022171311
2021161311
2020161311
2019161311
2018141311
2017141210
2016121210
2015111110
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Average SAT score
1222
(Out of 1600)
1265

SAT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20251,2061,2611,233
20241,2081,2481,230
20231,2111,2461,228
20221,2141,2501,229
20211,2301,2491,229
20201,2311,2441,226
20191,2311,2391,226
20181,2381,2371,226
20171,2221,2521,233
20161,3321,4111,306
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025282726
2024272726
2023272726
2022272726
2021272726
2020272625
2019272625
2018272625
2017272625
2016252625
2015252525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,605
$18,264

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025$17,610$18,076$15,012
2024$15,834$17,195$13,254
2023$14,304$16,660$12,626
2022$15,017$15,979$12,187
2021$14,077$15,298$11,800
2020$13,651$14,748$11,512
2019$13,198$14,369$11,293
2018$12,376$13,813$11,017
2017$11,700$13,422$10,708
2016$10,823$12,852$10,356
2015$9,261$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,510
$1,060

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,551$1,044$1,152
2024$1,389$999$1,128
2023$1,074$1,039$1,156
2022$1,398$934$1,102
2021$634$815$1,125
2020$733$882$1,217
2019$887$928$1,305
2018$740$982$1,108
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Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202524%29%34%
202424%29%34%
202324%29%34%
202223%28%33%
202123%28%33%
202022%28%32%
201922%27%31%
201823%27%30%
201720%27%30%
201620%26%29%
201521%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,783
$9,026

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025$6,893$8,932$7,073
2024$5,645$8,712$6,930
2023$4,920$8,186$6,469
2022$4,610$8,205$6,289
2021$4,683$7,081$6,055
2020$4,631$6,794$5,921
2019$3,841$6,413$5,795
2018$3,793$5,977$5,456
2017$3,308$5,752$5,319
2016$3,016$5,279$5,105
2015$2,847$5,100$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
84%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202583%80%81%
202483%84%85%
202384%84%85%
202283%84%85%
202185%84%85%
202085%84%85%
201985%84%85%
201885%84%85%
201785%85%85%
201686%84%85%
201586%84%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$36.18 million
$33.98 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025$40 M$34 M$60 M
2024$3 M$17 M$59 M
2023$4 M$112 M$71 M
2022$4 M$134 M$76 M
2021$4 M$17 M$71 M
2020$4 M$16 M$74 M
2019$4 M$15 M$78 M
2018$4 M$12 M$67 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20250.720.740.65
20240.710.740.65
20230.710.740.65
20220.700.730.64
20210.700.730.64
20200.700.730.64
20190.690.730.63
20180.690.730.63
20170.680.720.61
20160.690.720.61
20150.700.720.61
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# American Indian Students
352 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20212%1%1%
20202%1%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%1%2%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20152%2%1%
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# Asian Students
3,048 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20256%11%5%
20246%11%5%
20237%11%5%
20226%10%4%
20216%10%4%
20206%10%4%
20197%10%4%
20186%10%4%
20176%10%4%
20166%10%4%
20156%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8,004 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202516%16%9%
202416%16%9%
202315%16%9%
202215%16%8%
202115%16%9%
202015%16%9%
201916%16%8%
201816%17%8%
201715%17%8%
201615%17%8%
201516%17%8%
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# Black Students
2,145 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20234%5%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
19,217 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
39%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202539%37%52%
202440%37%52%
202340%38%52%
202241%40%54%
202141%40%54%
202041%40%54%
201944%41%56%
201844%41%56%
201746%43%58%
201646%43%58%
201545%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
342 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16,019 Students
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
33%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Diego County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202533%29%26%
202432%29%26%
202333%28%25%
202233%28%25%
202132%27%25%
202032%27%24%
201929%26%24%
201830%26%23%
201729%24%22%
201629%24%22%
201528%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in San Diego County, CA include St. Michael's School, Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, and Pacific Ridge School.
How many private schools are located in San Diego County?
304 private schools are located in San Diego County.
How much do private schools cost in San Diego County?
The average tuition cost is $17,605, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,264.
How diverse are private schools in San Diego County?
San Diego County private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in San Diego County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in San Diego County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Diego County?
46% of private schools in San Diego County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in San Diego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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