Warren-walker School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 366 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Warren-walker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Warren-walker School
Nursery	50
Pre-K	85
Kind	24
1	22
2	28
3	24
4	25
5	30
6	24
7	25
8	29

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Year Founded

1932

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

366 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

37%

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform for K-8th

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $11,190 for a PK 4-day half-day student, to $28,260 for an 8th grade student.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Amy Hall

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Warren-Walker School, whose original campus in Point Loma overlooks the Pacific Ocean, has been a part of the San Diego community since 1932.
We have more than 90 years of experience in providing an enriching, inviting, and caring environment for learning and growing.
Today, Warren-Walker has an Early Learning & Infant Care Center (ELC) for infants - preschool aged students, and a Prekindergarten-5th Grade campus minutes apart from eachother in the Point Loma area. In the Fall of 2024, our 6th-8th grade students, faculty and staff will be moving back to our flagship campus on Point Loma Avenue which will become a PK-8th Grade campus.
Early Learning & Infant Care Center is located at 2905 Cadiz Street, San Diego, CA 92110; Point Loma Lower/Middle School is located at 4605 Point Loma Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107
Beginning in prekindergarten and continuing through eighth grade, small classes, capable and enthusiastic teachers, and lots of student-teacher interaction combine to make Warren-Walker School a very special place for children.
Students receive challenging academic courses carefully balanced by a curriculum that includes special instruction in art, foreign language, physical education, music, performing arts, computer & library science, and character education.

School Mascot: Gulls

Spanish (daily)
Physical Education (daily)
Art
Music
Performing Arts
Library
Information Technology
Instrumental Band
Industrial Arts
Competitive Athletics
Character Education

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Warren-walker School cost?

Warren-walker School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

Does Warren-walker School offer a summer program?

Yes, Warren-walker School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Warren-walker School offer?

Warren-walker School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Warren-walker School's ranking?

Warren-walker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Warren-walker School?

The application deadline for Warren-walker School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Warren-walker School located?

Warren-walker School is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Point Loma.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (7 reviews)

5 10/28/2014

My son joined Warren-Walker as a 6th grader. We came from the public school system and were looking for a smaller class size to get individualized attention. We have gotten that and so much more. My son has felt very welcomed and easily joined in....and he is a shy guy ! This group of professionals are top notch and have created a culture that our family values such as high standards in warm, open, diversified and nurturing environment. They also care about and support the families by having inexpensive uniform sales, informative lectures on child development and fun activities too. So far.......so great !!

- Posted by Parent - kifli

5 10/28/2014

Warren Walker is a wonderful place for kids to learn and be the best they can be. The atmosphere is caring, nurturing and safe, as well as very academically challenging. I have two kids that started in kindergarden in La Mesa Warren Walker and are now in the middle school. All of there teachers are wonderful. My kids have enjoy being able to do art, music, drama, and spanish on a regular basis. Our kids love going to school every day. We feel really lucky to be a part of the WWS community. We totally recomend the school to all parents.

- Posted by Parent - Ivett

5 10/28/2014

Check this School out!! Wonderful curriculum and the kids are so happy! What a well-rounded education.

- Posted by Administrator - renee

5 8/23/2013

I highly recommend Warren-Walker School. The students achieve high expectations and are happy to attend school each day.

- Posted by Administrator - pvolk

5 10/27/2012

We have two children at Warren Walker, one at La Mesa and one in Middle School. Both are doing extremely well academically and socially, the schools offer a wonderfully complete curriculum with high expectations. The families are involved and very supportive of the school. We are very happy at Warren Walker!

- Posted by Parent - robyn

5 5/1/2012

My daughter went all the way through WWS and my son is there now. It is such a wonderful place. The atmosphere is caring, nurturing and safe, as well as very challenging. My kids have loved all of there teachers and enjoy being able to do art, music, drama, and learn a foreign language on a regular basis. We feel really lucky to be a part of the WWS community.

- Posted by Parent - kiaco

5 4/9/2012

We found that Warren-Walker School is a great combination of challenging academics, great opportunities for development in art, theater, sports, and music, and a place where my kids can get plenty of warm and fuzzies. The folks who run the school bend over backwards to make you feel welcome, and always put the student's needs first. A great community. We love it there!

- Posted by Parent - sense

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