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Fusion Academy San Diego - Scripps Ranch

Best San Diego Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 36 private high schools serving 12,375 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace.
The average tuition cost is $31,278, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,164.
46% of private high schools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked San Diego Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
The Waldorf School Of San Diego Photo - Phenomenological science keep those High Schoolers' interested!
Montessori School
(7)
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy Photo - A+ World Academy's incredible campus, the historic ship Sørlandet.
International (Swiss and Norwegian Headquarters).
San Diego, CA 03007
(407) 766-6369
Gr: 11-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Aces 2020 Llc Dba: Aces Academy
Special Education School
3731 6th Ave Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 549-5835
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
Aseltine School
Aseltine School Photo - To address students' different learning needs and styles, Aseltine teachers employ a variety of teaching methods and modalities to ensure all students are not just learning, but are engaged in and excited about their subjects.
Special Education School
(4)
4027 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Balboa City School
525 Hawthorn St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 298-2990
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Coastal Christian Academy
Coastal Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
4633 Doliva Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 598-6846
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Tuition listed
Community School Of San Diego
Special Education School
4764 Santa Monica Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 758-9424
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students
Cook Education Center
Special Education School
2255 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students
Cristo Rey San Diego High School
(Catholic)
1228 S 38th St
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 432-1899
Gr: 9-10 | 167 students Tuition listed
Fusion San Diego
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Pl Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
San Diego Center For Children Academy
Special Education School
(1)
3002 Armstrong St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-2131
Gr: 2-12 | 67 students
Scy High (southern California Yeshiva High School)
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
3410 Mt. Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-1818
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1765 Pentecost Way
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 264-1721
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Torah High School Of San Diego
All-girls (Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
True Faith Academy
(Christian)
8354 Noeline Ln
San Diego, CA 92114
(253) 853-6518
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students
Urban Skills Center
Special Education School
2255 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 243-1325
Gr: 12 | 66 students
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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 high schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace.
How many private high schools are located in San Diego?
36 private high schools are located in San Diego.
How much do private high schools cost in San Diego?
The average tuition cost is $31,278, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,164.
How diverse are private high schools in San Diego?
San Diego private high schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Diego?
46% of private high schools in San Diego are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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