Private school · National City, California
San Diego Academy
K–12 · 175 students, not counting pre-K (2025–26)
California private schools don’t take the state tests, so there are no results we can fairly compare. We don’t score or rank private schools.
Common questions
How do I apply?
Call (619) 267-9550 and ask which grades have openings, how to apply and by when. Evidence ↓
What are the free public options nearby?
Your assigned public elementary school depends on your address; the nearest are listed below, each placed among California’s public elementary schools on spring 2026 tests. Evidence ↓
What does a year cost?
Ask the school for the total yearly cost, including fees, and how financial aid works.
More questions (2)
How big is it?
175 students, not counting pre-K, in the private school affidavit the school files with the state (California Department of Education), 2025–26. Evidence ↓
Does San Diego Academy have state test results?
No. Private schools in California don’t take the state tests (CAASPP), so there is no state testing data for San Diego Academy to score. Evidence ↓
Students
Who goes to San Diego Academy?
In 2025–26, the school reported 175 students to the state.
CDE private school affidavit, 2025–26
The count leaves out pre-K.
Ask: How many children are in my child’s class, and when does the day start and end?
Source recordsNCES survey · ZIP-area census
| Grades | K–12 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 175 K–12 and ungraded students |
| Measure | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,426 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) | 18% |
| ZIP-area population | 59,891 |
| Median age | 35.9 years |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Median household income covers the past 12 months and is reported in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars. Bachelor's degree or higher uses adults age 25 and over as its population. A dash is unavailable, not zero; a reported zero remains zero. ZIP-area figures do not establish the school's attendance area or describe its enrolled students. See all schools in ZIP code 91950 →
The ZIP area comes from the school’s directory address; it does not verify where the campus is.
Public options
What are the free public options nearby?
Three district or charter elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools sit within 2 miles.
Public schools · straight-line distance from this school’s address
Elementary
- Ira Harbison0.3 mi
- Palmer Way0.5 mi
- El Toyon Elementary0.7 mi
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.
District schools are assigned by your home address. Charters run their own admissions.
Public schools at other levels (6)Middle · High
Middle
- Knox Middle0.9 mi
- Granger Junior High1.0 mi
- KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy1.6 mi · Charter school. Check how it admits students.
High
- The O'Farrell Charter1.2 mi · Charter school. Check how it admits students.
- Lincoln High1.4 mi
- San Diego SCPA1.7 mi
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.
Next steps
How do I visit San Diego Academy, and what should I ask?
Questions for your visit
- Which tests do students take, and how do they do? Ask for the school’s overall results.
- How do you teach students at different levels? Ask how they stretch fast learners and help those who need more.
More questions to ask (10) and the map
- How many students leave each year, and why? If many families leave, ask what they told the school.
- Where do students go after they finish here? Ask for the list of colleges and other paths recent graduates went on to.
- What is the full cost, and what financial aid is there? Ask about every fee on top of tuition, and how aid is decided.
- Who accredits the school? Accreditation means an outside group reviewed the school. Ask which group, and when it last visited.
- How many children are in my child’s class, and when does the day start and end?
- How would teaching, student support and school expectations work for my child?
- Which grades have openings, and what are the application steps and dates?
- Which courses and career pathways does the school run, and who can enroll?
- How do counselors help students plan for college, training or work?
- Which AP or IB courses does the school offer, and how many students take them?
Location and visiting
Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Directory location · Explore nearby schools on the map. Confirm visit arrangements with the school.
Data sources: CDE Private School Affidavit · U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Did you find what you were looking for?
Optional and anonymous. Up to 280 characters.
What brought you here? Optional
Thanks — that helps.