Islamic School Of San Diego

Islamic School of San Diego (ISSD) was founded by dedicated community members in 1992.
Currently the school's 20 staff members serve 163 students in grades K - 8.
The school is an essential part of the San Diego Muslim community and has been an effective and vital vehicle for assisting parents in their efforts to preserve the Islamic identity of Muslim children growing up in America.
ItSSD provides children with an opportunity to learn the basic concepts, values, and ethics of Islam which will serve as the foundation for all other human knowledge and science.
It forms an essential platform for shaping a virtous human character.
ISSD provides a rigorous, integrated religious and academic education in a nurturing environment in order to develop academically and spiritually strong students who are balanced in all aspects of their development.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1992

Student Body

Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Islamic School Of San Diego Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The mission of the Islamic School of San Diego is to facilitate the intellectual, psychological, physical, and spiritual development of all its students within a supportive, nurturing environment. The school is committed to ensuring that learning occurs for all students and to including all stakeholders in a team approach to accomplish this goal. We endeavor to produce students that will contribute positively to humanity and the global environment.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Islamic School Of San Diego?
The application deadline for Islamic School Of San Diego is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Islamic School Of San Diego located?
Islamic School Of San Diego is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Clairemont.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $13,774 for elementary schools and $24,118 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Diego, CA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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