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2023 Best Private Schools in the San Diego Area

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  1. #1 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    The Bishop's School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    6-12,

    88 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My son will be graduating in a few weeks from The Bishop’s School. It’s definitely an academically challenging school, but that’s what my son loved about it the most. He came from public school that....

    Read 88 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 800,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  2. #3 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    La Jolla Country Day School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LA JOLLA, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    159 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Finishing up our first year at LJCDS and we love it! Our child (2nd grade) has quickly made new friends and we have met an incredible group of parents, faculty and staff. The strength of this school....

    Read 159 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,147,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  3. #4 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Pacific Ridge School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CARLSBAD, CA,

    6-12,

    147 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Pacific Ridge School really pushed me to be the best student, leader, and person I could be. My teachers were very nice and cared about me and my success in the classroom and outside. If I didn't....

    Read 147 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 685,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  4. #6 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    San Diego Jewish Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    29 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We moved here from New York about 4 years ago. My children started in the preschool of SDJA and have been there ever since! Currently, our children are in the lower school and are excelling in all....

    Read 29 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 494,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

  5. #7 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    The Grauer School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ENCINITAS, CA,

    7-12,

    54 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My daughter graduated from The Grauer School and my son is currently a senior. This school has been amazing, and I feel so fortunate that both have been able to attend. The small class sizes help shy....

    Read 54 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 160,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  6. #8 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Cathedral Catholic High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    9-12,

    270 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says This is one of those amazing Catholic schools that stands out far above the rest. The community is incredibly supportive, faith-filled, welcoming and comfortable for all. Catholic/Christian values....

    Read 270 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,640,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  7. #9 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Army and Navy Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CARLSBAD, CA,

    7-12,

    43 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Fantastic learning environment for boys! Our son has gained amazing confidence and his academics have improved exponentially. Class size this past year for him ranged from 4-11 students, allowing for....

    Read 43 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 240,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  8. #11 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    St. Augustine High School

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    9-12,

    174 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I have been at Saint Augustine High School for 4 years. My experience at Saints has been very good. We have a lot of fun in the "pit" and I have participated in a lot of on campus events. Freshman....

    Read 174 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 736,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  9. #13 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Santa Fe Christian Schools

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SOLANA BEACH, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    87 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Had a wonderful time here. Teachers were excellent, I could only have passed my classes with them, but they were also incredibly friendly and I truly built incredible connections with them. Staff....

    Read 87 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,019,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  10. #14 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Ocean View Christian Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    62 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says A friend of ours referred us to this wonderful school as we were struggling with the learn-from-home (aka staring at a screen all day) model given by our public charter school. OVCA has been open....

    Read 62 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 354,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. #15 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    The Waldorf School of San Diego

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our family discovered Waldorf when our daughter was in High School - but I wish my kids had the opportunity to start when they were little! It’s not just a school for us but a thriving, inclusive....

    Read 22 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 273,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  12. #16 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    High Bluff Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RANCHO SANTA FE, CA,

    9-12,

    15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Hand-picked teachers who LOVE to teach and care about their students. They create a warm and excepting environment to learn at the students own pace, but challenging them along the....

    Read 15 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 100,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  13. #17 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    St. Joseph Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN MARCOS, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    71 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Saint Joseph Academy is such a blessing to our family. We couldn't be happier with the school and feel so proud to be part of this wonderful community. The classical academic program is rigorous and....

    Read 71 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 305,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  14. #20 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Pacific Academy - Encinitas

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ENCINITAS, CA,

    K-12,

    6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Pacific Academy Encinitas is a great place for students to receive individualized instruction in a small class room setting. The smaller sizes mean students get instant access to teachers and one on....

    Read 6 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 116,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  15. #21 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Children's Creative & Performing Arts Academy of San Diego

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    23 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says a notable school for pursuing art by creating connections worldwide between students and significant artists. This school not only allows the students to freely demonstrate their artistic talents but....

    Read 23 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 241,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  16. #23 Best Private High Schools in San Diego Area.

    Christian Junior/Senior High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    EL CAJON, CA,

    7-12,

    31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says With two children in the high school now I can say that CHS has been an awesome experience for our family. It's small but not too small. It's academically challenging for our honors and AP students,...Best of all for us, our kids are allowed to enjoy their childhoods. There is no social activism on this campus. They are free to be kids and not force-fed a social agenda. They are CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS. For that I will be forever grateful..

    Read 31 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 498,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

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