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Fusion Academy Solana Beach
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St. James Academy

Solana Beach Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,547 students in Solana Beach, CA, 68% of all K-12 students in Solana Beach, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Solana Beach, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Solana Beach Private Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Solana Beach Photo
Fusion Academy Solana Beach
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
512 Via De La Valle, Suite 201
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(877) 673-8893
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Map of LePort Montessori School Solana Beach
LePort Montessori School Solana Beach
1010 Solana Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92014
(949) 544-5972
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Santa Fe Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 1,098 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
(14)
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St. James Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
623 S Nardo Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-1777
(5)
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Map of Solana Beach Presbyterian Preschool
Solana Beach Presbyterian Preschool
Gr: NS | 255 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
120 Stevens Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-4133
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Therapeutic Literacy Center
Gr: 5-6 | 3 students
Specialized Curriculum
990 Highland Dr Ste 106-d
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 481-2200
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Solana Beach, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
1,547
Students
-2.4% (-38 students) 10-yr
$28,680
Avg. Tuition
+186.8% (+$18,680) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+55.6% (+5 students) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
+75.0% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Solana Beach)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSolana Beach, CA Total Schools
20256
20245
20235
20224
20214
20204
20195
20185
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,547 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025385180179
2024382175172
2023382181174
2022499189185
2021499185180
2020499179171
2019515179175
2018515173172
2017369179180
2016320173178
2015317162167
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% Students of Color
21%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521%51%34%
202421%51%34%
202321%50%33%
202221%48%33%
202121%48%32%
202021%48%32%
201920%48%31%
201820%47%31%
201713%50%32%
201612%49%32%
201512%49%32%
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0.50
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.500.740.65
20240.500.740.65
20230.500.740.65
20220.490.730.64
20210.490.730.64
20200.490.730.64
20190.450.730.63
20180.450.730.63
20170.350.720.61
20160.370.720.61
20150.360.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
64 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%11%5%
20244%11%5%
20234%11%5%
20224%10%4%
20214%10%4%
20204%10%4%
20194%10%4%
20184%10%4%
20174%10%4%
20164%10%4%
20154%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
71 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%16%9%
20245%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20205%16%9%
20195%16%8%
20185%17%8%
20174%17%8%
20163%17%8%
20153%17%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
1,024 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
66%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202567%37%52%
202467%37%52%
202367%38%52%
202268%40%54%
202168%40%54%
202068%40%54%
201971%41%56%
201871%41%56%
201780%43%58%
201679%43%58%
201580%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
379 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202523%29%26%
202423%29%26%
202323%28%25%
202222%28%25%
202122%27%25%
202022%27%24%
201919%26%24%
201819%26%23%
20178%24%22%
201610%24%22%
20159%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
110 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202219:112:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201920:112:112:1
201820:112:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025141715
2024141715
2023141715
2022111715
2021111715
2020111715
201911715
201811715
201751715
2016101715
201591715
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Average Number of AP Courses
31 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025191513
2024191412
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Average SAT score
1380
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,680
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSolana Beach, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$27,520$18,076$15,012
2016$10,000$12,852$10,356
2015$10,000$11,932$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Solana Beach, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Solana Beach, CA is Santa Fe Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Solana Beach?
6 private schools are located in Solana Beach.
How diverse are private schools in Solana Beach?
Solana Beach private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Solana Beach go to private school?
68% of all K-12 students in Solana Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Solana Beach?
50% of private schools in Solana Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

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