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 (2026)
- 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.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
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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