Diegueño Country School offers a stimulating academic program that meets each child's needs and promotes intellectual curiosity, advanced critical thinking skills, and self-discipline.
Diegueño's kindergarten through sixth grade curriculum provides the opportunity for a well-balanced educational experience that nurtures the scholar, the communicator, the citizen, the friend.
Students reach high levels of achievement and develop a life-long love for learning.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,750
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,750
Admissions Director
Jennifer Flato
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Our ordinary is extraordinary'
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Diegueno Country School cost?
Diegueno Country School's tuition is approximately $17,750 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Diegueno Country School?
The application deadline for Diegueno Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Nativity School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
9.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
4201 Randolph
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-9110
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-9110
18.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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