Tri-City Christian School Photo - High School Classroom

Best Vista Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,579 students in Vista, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Vista, CA include Tri-city Christian School and Tri-City Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private high schools in Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Vista Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
[+] 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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,579 Students
275,987 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
113 Teachers
26,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,150
$23,448
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
34,978 Students
% Asian Students
4%
13%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
43,272 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
30 Students
15,770 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
468 Students
115,657 Students
% White Students
60%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
2,942 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
156 Students
48,724 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Vista, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Vista, CA include Tri-city Christian School and Tri-City Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Vista?
3 private high schools are located in Vista.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Vista?
67% of private high schools in Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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