Cook Education Center

Cook Education Center in San Diego, CA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 7 through 12 in a large city setting.
The school enrolls 53 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 8 teachers.
Nearly half of the student body (49%) represents students of color, reflecting moderate diversity within the enrollment.
Located in the Mission Valley neighborhood, Cook Education Center is a member of a state or regional independent school association.
The school is part of the San Diego private school community, offering specialized education services in a city environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cook Education Center?
The application deadline for Cook Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cook Education Center located?
Cook Education Center is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Mission Valley.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $16,542 for elementary schools and $28,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Diego, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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