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Day Prep

7717 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Tel: (619) 995-3115

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Day Prep in La Jolla, CA, serves 49 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 15 teachers supporting its enrolled students.

Approximately 25.58% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.

Day Prep is located in a large city locale and offers co–educational programs from early learning through middle school grades.

The total enrollment of 49 students positions Day Prep as a smaller–scale private school option in the La Jolla area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

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 Day Prep?

The application deadline for Day Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in La Jolla, CA is $25,445 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).