Sanderling Waldorf School Photo

Best Vista Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,609 students in Vista, CA (there are 32 public schools, serving 21,311 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Vista, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Vista, CA include St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, Tri-City Christian School, and Tri-city Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
42% of private schools in Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Vista Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo - St. Francis of Vista is for families who want to provide their children with the finest opportunity for a well-rounded education.
(Catholic)
(6)
525 West Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-7960
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
Tri-City Christian School
Tri-City Christian School Photo - Kindergarten Classroom
(Christian)
(3)
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
651 Eucalyptus Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-6908
Gr: PK-K | 67 students Tuition listed
Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1600 Buena Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92081, United States
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 685-5780
Gr: K | 8 students
990 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-5600
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students
Growing Tree Academy
777 Taylor St
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-9222
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students
Kids Town Montessori School
Montessori School
867 Sycamore Ave
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 598-5437
Gr: K-3 | 31 students
New Haven Yfs
New Haven Yfs Photo - logo
All-boys | Special Education School
216 W Los Angeles Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4035
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Sanderling Waldorf School
Sanderling Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Stars Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1680 S Melrose Dr Ste 115
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 597-9796
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
Vista Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(3)
290 N Melrose Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 724-7099
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Vista, California

Vista, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
700 E Bobier Dr
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Gr: NS-4 | 20 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Vista)
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,609 Students
660,130 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
170 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,908
$18,264
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$9,026
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
54 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
813 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
47%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
548 Students
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
31%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Vista, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Vista, CA include St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, Tri-City Christian School, and Tri-city Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Vista?
12 private schools are located in Vista.
How diverse are private schools in Vista?
Vista private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Vista go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Vista are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vista?
42% of private schools in Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Assembly of God).

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