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San Marcos Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 802 students in San Marcos, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private high schools in San Marcos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked San Marcos Private High Schools (2026-27)

Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online Photo
Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
(24)
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Map of St. Joseph Academy
St. Joseph Academy
Gr: K-12 | 351 students
Catholic
500 Las Flores Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
(4)
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Map of Teri, Inc. The Country School
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
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Map of North County Christian School
North County Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Christian
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
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San Marcos, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
802
Students
+89.6% (+379 students) 10-yr
$20,383
Avg. Tuition
+385.3% (+$16,183) 8-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-6.7% (-1 student) 8-yr
48%
Students of Color
+92.0% (+23.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-35.7% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Marcos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
802 Students
272,380 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201254253
2024201249245
2023191261247
2022209270257
2021209265249
2020151250235
2019130246242
2018130234238
2017150242246
2016141230241
2015141205220
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% Students of Color
48%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202549%49%32%
202449%48%31%
202349%47%31%
202225%43%30%
202125%43%30%
202025%42%29%
201924%44%29%
201824%42%28%
201725%48%30%
201625%48%30%
201525%48%30%
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0.63
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.630.730.61
20240.630.730.60
20230.690.720.60
20220.570.690.58
20210.570.690.57
20200.570.690.57
20190.370.690.56
20180.370.690.55
20170.410.680.54
20160.410.690.54
20150.410.690.53
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
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# Asian Students
49 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
11%
13%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%13%5%
202411%14%6%
202313%13%6%
202212%11%5%
202112%11%5%
202012%11%5%
20179%10%4%
20169%10%4%
20159%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
147 Students
43,231 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202532%16%9%
202432%16%9%
202330%16%8%
20229%16%8%
20219%16%8%
20209%16%8%
201924%16%8%
201824%16%8%
201712%17%7%
201612%18%8%
201512%18%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
15,768 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%6%8%
20243%6%8%
20233%6%8%
20173%6%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%7%9%
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# White Students
238 Students
115,559 Students
% White Students
51%
44%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202551%44%59%
202451%44%60%
202345%46%60%
202262%50%62%
202162%50%63%
202062%51%64%
201976%50%64%
201876%51%65%
201776%51%66%
201676%50%66%
201576%50%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
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# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
48,569 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20239%17%16%
202217%15%16%
202117%15%15%
202017%14%14%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
26,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259:110:110:1
20249:110:110:1
20239:110:110:1
202217:110:110:1
202117:110:110:1
202015:111:110:1
201914:110:110:1
201814:111:110:1
201715:111:110:1
201614:111:110:1
201514:111:110:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025141514
2024151414
2023151414
2022151414
2021201414
2020151414
2019151414
2018151414
2017151414
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,383
$23,885

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$20,317$23,319$17,997
2024$4,800$23,084$17,011
2023$4,650$21,930$16,191
2022$4,650$21,484$15,821
2021$4,350$20,840$15,331
2020$4,200$19,942$15,046
2019$4,200$19,419$14,791
2018$4,200$18,892$14,527
2017$4,200$18,534$14,161
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Average Summer Program Cost
$415
$1,487

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearSan Marcos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$400$1,500$1,513
2024$400$1,407$1,498
2023$385$1,640$1,623
2022$385$1,441$1,473
2021$363$1,251$1,580
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in San Marcos, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Marcos, CA include Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online, St. Joseph Academy, and Teri, Inc. The Country School.
How many private high schools are located in San Marcos?
4 private high schools are located in San Marcos.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Marcos?
75% of private high schools in San Marcos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in San Marcos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in San Marcos include: North County Christian School vs. Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online

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