San Diego Jewish Academy Photo - San Diego Jewish Academy student volunteers in Oklahoma - June 2013

Best San Diego Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 private high schools serving 12,288 students in San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in San Diego, CA include Francis Parker School, Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, and Cathedral Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $28,432, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,316.
43% of private high schools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked San Diego Private High Schools (2026)

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
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
(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
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
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
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
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
Gr: PK-12 | 73 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 | 106 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 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
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
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San Diego, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3450 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 367-5430
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Po Box 34612
San Diego, CA 92163
(858) 603-4812
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Gr: PK-7 | 54 students
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
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
5961 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 298-8277
Gr: 9-12 | 1,478 student
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
Gr: NS | 150 students

Overview

This Town (San Diego)
This State (CA)
# Schools
37 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
12,288 Students
275,208 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,100 Teachers
26,866 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
62%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1287
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,432
$23,316
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,000
$1,500
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,250
$12,687
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$25.85 million
$30.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.73
# American Indian Students
32 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,055 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
9%
13%
# Hispanic Students
2,236 Students
43,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%
# Black Students
1,091 Students
15,939 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
4,382 Students
115,884 Students
% White Students
36%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
146 Students
2,957 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
3,263 Students
49,002 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

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 Francis Parker School, Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace, and Cathedral Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in San Diego?
37 private high schools are located in San Diego.
How much do private high schools cost in San Diego?
The average tuition cost is $28,432, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,316.
How diverse are private high schools in San Diego?
San Diego private high schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Diego?
43% 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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