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A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    A
Address
9490 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Telephone
(858) 453-3440
Website
ljcds.org
Organization Memberships
NAIS

Applying

Application Deadline
February 2
Application Fee
$125
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$34,550
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid
$20,558
From La Jolla Country Day School

We inspire greatness for a better world. We believe that people who achieve greatness have a variety of remarkable qualities. However, four attributes appear most often: a strong work ethic; a moral compass; an ability to leverage resources and mentors; and a desire to challenge the status quo.

LJCDS identifies children of character who are willing to work hard to join our community. We will surround your child with resources and mentors in a "what if" environment that surrounds your child with the greatest opportunity to achieve greatness.

La Jolla Country Day School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1330
125 responses
Average ACT
30
89 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
73%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
73%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
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Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,085
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.19 responses
Poll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.19 responses
Poll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.19 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
82%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.11 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.11 responses
Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C+
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Cost of Living
    D+
  4. Good for Families
    A-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$68,117
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,427
National
$949
Median Home Value
$488,600
National
$184,700

La Jolla Country Day School Reviews

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The opportunities at La Jolla Country Day are unparalleled. All students are encouraged to start new clubs on campus and get involved in the community. From artists to entrepreneurs to athletes to environmental activists to musicians, the majority of the students here are well-rounded and talented. Every teacher I have had has been amazingly supportive and caring about my academic growth and mental health. The faculty, administration, and student body are welcoming and kind, especially towards new students. I know that I will be prepared for college and I would highly recommend La Jolla Country Day School to anyone who wants to receive a phenomenal, one-of-a-kind education. There is nowhere else I would rather attend, and I wish I had attended this school since Tiny Torreys!
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As a student I have to say I’m saddened by some of the reviews from my peers. LJCDS has proven to be a welcoming community for me and I have learned so much about myself in the environment LJCDS has created. Academically, my courses are challenging, my teachers are encouraging, my peers are inspiring and although things have may not seemed like they are perfect at times, attitude is everything. I’ve learned to push myself, overcome my own obstacles and have learned that in life, nothing is perfect. The world is a harsh place and I’m proud to be in a community where I’m accepted for my flaws, achievements and given the room to learn from my mistakes. Thanks you LJCDS!
Not a very friendly school. Academics are not any different from the classes offered in public school. Just like any school, you have good and awful teachers and there are definitely a few awful ones teaching at LJCD school claiming to be the best in college prep. Lower school was great! Middle school was nothing to write home about. First year of high school was even worst. Overall, we really had high hopes for this school, but walked away after 7 years of paying the outrageous amount of money in tuition and fund raising, it turned out to be a big disappointment and nothing more than and even less in many ways compared to public. If your first year in CD is not going great, do not have high hopes for it to be any different down the line.