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Best Carmel Valley Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 2,350 students in the neighborhood of Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Carmel Valley include Cal Coast Academy, Cathedral Catholic High School, and San Diego Jewish Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private high schools in Carmel Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Carmel Valley Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Cathedral Catholic High School
Cathedral Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA include Cal Coast Academy, Cathedral Catholic High School, and San Diego Jewish Academy.
How many private high schools are located in the neighborhood ofrmel Valley, San Diego?
3 private high schools are located in the neighborhood ofrmel Valley, San Diego.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood ofrmel Valley, San Diego?
67% of private high schools in the neighborhood ofrmel Valley, San Diego are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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