Discovery Isle serves 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Discovery Isle is 52:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The perfect balance of learning and play®
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Discovery Isle?
The application deadline for Discovery Isle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Discovery Isle vs. Discovery Isle Child Development Center
The nearest high school to Discovery Isle is Sisu Academy (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Country Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Carmel Mountain KinderCare (0.8 miles away)
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Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
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(858) 487-6444
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
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12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
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(858) 451-1663
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students Avg. class size: 36 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12160 Alta Carmel Ct
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-1978
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-1978
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
4 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
5.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
8.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students Avg. class size: 36 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
1.4 miles
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Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Carmel Mountain KinderCare ![Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students Avg. class size: 36 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12160 Alta Carmel Ct
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-1978
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-1978
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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