For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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