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Japanese Academy Of San Diego

4811 Mount Etna Dr San Diego, CA 92117

Tel: (858) 571-7000

www.japaneseacademysd.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Japanese Academy Of San Diego in San Diego, CA, serves 56 students from preschool through third grade in a city–based, nonsectarian setting.
Founded in 2003, this co–educational program focuses on elementary education with a special program emphasis.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by a faculty of 4 teachers.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Located in the Clairemont neighborhood, the school offers early learning opportunities within the large city locale of San Diego.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Japanese Academy Of San Diego
Pre-K	40
Kind	8
1	3
2	3
3	2

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Year Founded

2003

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Student Body

Total Students

56 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Prepare students in becoming independent, confident, and motivated learners.
School Mascot: Penguin

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Japanese Academy Of San Diego is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Japanese Academy 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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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $16,567 for elementary schools and $28,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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