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Nativity Prep Academy is a private, Catholic, tuition-free middle school, grades 6 through 8, for students who will represent the first generation in their families to graduate from college.
We offer an extended school day and summer program, along with a graduate support program to ensure all students go on to graduate from high school and college.
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 28 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Nativity Prep is a tuition-free Catholic school, but admission is limited to low-income families and students who represent the the first generation in their families to graduate from college.
Nativity Prep Academy is an independent, accredited,
tuition-free middle school in the Jesuit tradition,
impactingover 200 young lives
eachyear-60+hardworking students in grades six, seven,
and eight, and more than 150 of our graduates in high school
andcollege.All of our students represent the first
generation in their families to earn a college education, and all
are from low-income families. Our long-term goal with all of our
students is that eachearns his or her college degree from a
four-year U.S. college or university.
We offer our students a rigorous and balanced curriculum and a
variety of extracurricular programs, allgeared towards
assuring each of themexcels in the best high schools in San
Diego after graduating from Nativity Prep. Our mission day in and
day out, therefore,focuses on their full development as young
men and women-academically, socially, physically, spiritually, and
emotionally. This classic approach to education, what the Jesuits
callcura personalis(care for the
individualperson), is the foundation of all that we do.
Our work does not end when our students graduate from the
eighth grade. Through our comprehensive Graduate Support Program,
we help subsidize high school tuition costs for our alumni and help
them navigate the process for college admissions and financial
aid.
Whether you are a prospective parent, benefactor, or volunteer,
I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about who we
are and what we do, our students` successes, and the many ways that
you can get involved.
What schools are Nativity Prep Academy often compared to?
Nativity Prep Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Maranatha Christian Schools by visitors of our site.
What sports does Nativity Prep Academy offer?
Nativity Prep Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Nativity Prep Academy?
The application deadline for Nativity Prep Academy is Mar. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Nativity Prep Academy located?
Nativity Prep Academy is located in the Oak Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Oak Park.
This is an amazing school. My kids love it! They learn so many new things but there is also many activities for them. They go to camps, retreats, and they have many clubs. Many alumni have gone to amazing colleges and have been very successful.
- Posted by Parent - Luis Fajardo
53/10/2018
As a previous student at Nativity Prep Academy I have the honor of saying I am really grateful of all the support NPA gave me. I learned many skills that helped me improve in my education.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ashley Gonzalez
53/10/2018
Both of my daughters attend this middle school, and every single time they will mention how they love the school. My youngest daughter is currently attending Narivity Prep, as for my oldest daughter she is an alumni. They always tell me how the teachers are amazing, the library is fantastic, and the classmates are very supportive and hardworking. My oldest daughter enjoys the Graduate Support Program, which helps high school students to have tools an resources to excel at their school. Nativity Prep has truly become a second family to us.
- Posted by Parent - Yanett Valentin
53/10/2018
Nativity Prep provides a positive place where students can learn and are supported in a variety of ways so that they can do their very best and succeed. Teachers, staff and volunteers provide good role models and nurture a community of caring young people as they prepare them to give back and use their gifts to make the world a better place.
- Posted by Parent - Monica
51/31/2013
This is truly an amazing school. This is a tuition free school. All children attending NPA must qualify for the federal free lunch program. The academics are rigorous. All graduates are supported by the school until they graduate from college. The commitment to each student is for eleven years - from 6th grade to college graduation. NPA alumni now attend Yale and other private universities, the University of California schools, and the California State Universities. This is a unique program that really has no parallel in San Diego.
- Posted by Administrator - hgdan
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 72 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 28 / rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $17,633 for elementary schools and $31,172 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
