BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Child sized wooden chairs and tables all through out the classrooms

Best Santee Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 97 students in Santee, CA (there are 13 public schools, serving 8,905 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Santee, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Santee, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Santee, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BunnyBears Preschool Santee
BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
East County Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10701 N Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-2029
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Santee KinderCare
Santee KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
9735 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-3423
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Santee)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
97 Students
665,538 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,465 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
3 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
7%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
93%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Santee, CA?
3 private schools are located in Santee, CA.
What percentage of students in Santee go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Santee are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santee?
33% of private schools in Santee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Santee are often viewed compared to one another?

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