Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 802
- Average Tuition: $20,383
- % Students of Color: 48%
- View San Marcos, CA School Trends
San Marcos Private High Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 802
- Average Tuition: $20,383
- % Students of Color: 48%
- View San Marcos, CA School Trends
Top Ranked San Marcos Private High Schools (2026-27)
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
Gr: K-12 | 351 students
Catholic
500 Las Flores Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
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
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Christian
979 Woodland Prkw Ste 101-59
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 737-7115
San Marcos, CA Private School Trends
4
Private Schools
802
Students
$20,383
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
48%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Marcos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
802 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
48%
50%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
11%
13%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
16%
# Black Students
14 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
238 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
51%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
0 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
0%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
26,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,383
$23,667
Average Summer Program Cost
$415
$1,487
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Admissions & Athletics
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 Teri, Inc. The Country School, St. Joseph Academy, and Calvary Preparatory Academy-Online.
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?
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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