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Best San Diego Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 70 private elementary schools serving 15,345 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Francis W Parker Lower School.
The average tuition cost is $17,725, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,263.
54% of private elementary schools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Diego Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Maria Montessori School
Maria Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(12)
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Reformation Lutheran School
Reformation Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Banyan Tree Educational Services
2675 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
(858) 367-5428
Grades: 2-8
| 4 students
Beth Israel Day School/bill & Sid Rubin Preschool
(Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Bright Horizon Academy
(Islamic)
7050 Eckstrom Ave
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-7970
Grades: K-11
| 276 students
Cal Coast Academy
Cal Coast Academy Photo
(2)
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 405 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 231 students
Francis Parker School
(2)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,313 students
Francis W Parker Lower School
4201 Randolph
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-9110
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
8160 Gold Coast Dr
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Heritage Christian School Of San Diego
(Christian)
5725 Kearny Villa Rd Suite G
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 541-2254
Grades: K-12
| 677 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,007 students
Minato Gakuen School Office
Special Program Emphasis
9150 Chesapeake Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-0434
Grades: 1-12
| 432 students
Mission Bay Montessori Academy
Mission Bay Montessori Academy Photo
(3)
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Nazareth School, San Diego
(Catholic)
10728 San Diego Mission Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 641-7987
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
Grades: PK-12
| 524 students
Our Ladys School
(Catholic)
650 24th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 233-8888
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
St. Charles Borromeo Academy
(Catholic)
2808 Cadiz St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 223-8271
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
St. Columba School
St. Columba School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3365 Glencolum Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-1882
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
St. Katharine Drexel Academy
(Catholic)
4551 56th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-3862
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
3014 Capps Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 297-1314
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1376 Felspar Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-6282
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
St. Rita's School
(Catholic)
(4)
5165 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-0109
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
St. Therese Academy
(Catholic)
6440 St. Therese Way
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
4061 Ibis St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2222
Grades: K-8
| 242 students
San Diego Jewish Academy
San Diego Jewish Academy Photo - San Diego Jewish Academy student volunteers in Oklahoma - June 2013
(Jewish)
(2)
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 646 students
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San Diego, California Private Schools (Closed)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Francis W Parker Lower School.
How many private elementary schools are located in San Diego?
70 private elementary schools are located in San Diego.
How much do private elementary schools cost in San Diego?
The average tuition cost is $17,725, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,263.
How diverse are private elementary schools in San Diego?
San Diego private elementary schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in San Diego?
54% of private elementary schools in San Diego are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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