For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 654 students in 92117, CA (there are 16 public schools, serving 5,574 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 92117, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
40% of private schools in 92117, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Private Schools in 92117, CA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coastal Christian Academy![Coastal Christian Academy Photo]( "Coastal Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4633 Doliva Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Japanese Academy Of San Diego
Special Program Emphasis
4811 Mount Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 571-7000
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 571-7000
Gr: PK-3 | 56 students
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
92117, 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
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 367-5430
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 92117, CA?
5 private schools are located in 92117, CA.
How diverse are private schools in 92117?
92117 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 92117 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 92117 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 92117?
40% of private schools in 92117 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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