Best private high schools in the San Diego metro area

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May 22, 2025
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Best private high schools in the San Diego metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in the San Diego metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Ocean View Christian Academy

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 540 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#24. Pacific Academy - Encinitas

- Location: Encinitas, CA
- Enrollment: 119 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#23. Rock Academy

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 582 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#22. Victory Christian Academy

- Location: Chula Vista, CA
- Enrollment: 319 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#21. Maranatha Christian Schools

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 1,120 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#20. Horizon Prep School

- Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Enrollment: 382 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#19. Escondido Adventist Academy

- Location: Escondido, CA
- Enrollment: 145 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#18. St. Joseph Academy

- Location: San Marcos, CA
- Enrollment: 372 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#17. Christian Junior/Senior High School

- Location: El Cajon, CA
- Enrollment: 528 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#16. St. Augustine High School

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 743 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#15. Santa Fe Christian Schools

- Location: Solana Beach, CA
- Enrollment: 1,089 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#14. The Waldorf School of San Diego

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 273 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#13. Academy of Our Lady of Peace

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 750 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#12. Army and Navy Academy

- Location: Carlsbad, CA
- Enrollment: 275 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#11. Cathedral Catholic High School

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 1,640 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#10. High Bluff Academy

- Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Enrollment: 80 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#9. San Diego Jewish Academy

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 626 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#8. Children's Creative & Performing Arts Academy of San Diego

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 159 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#7. La Jolla Country Day School

- Location: La Jolla, CA
- Enrollment: 1,180 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#6. The Grauer School

- Location: Encinitas, CA
- Enrollment: 160 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#5. Torah High Schools of San Diego

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 37 (2:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#4. The Cambridge School

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 408 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#3. Pacific Ridge School

- Location: Carlsbad, CA
- Enrollment: 685 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#2. Francis Parker School

- Location: San Diego, CA
- Enrollment: 1,331 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. The Bishop's School

- Location: La Jolla, CA
- Enrollment: 800 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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