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#680 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 21% of private schools

City Tree Christian

Elementary School

320 Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Private
89
Students
7.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 21%
in CA

About City Tree Christian

City Tree Christian is an private elementary school in San Diego, CA 92101. The school serves approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 78.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.9/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $90,477, where 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 248 public schools in San Diego, City Tree Christian rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.6 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How City Tree Christian compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
22.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
89
This School
vs
477
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
City Tree Christian (this school) 6.3
Washington Elementary 2.9
Museum 4.8
Urban Discovery Academy Charter 4.1
Roosevelt International Middle 6.4
Sherman Elementary 4.6
Monarch 5.0
Perkins K-8 4.4
Florence Elementary 5.6
Albert Einstein Academies 5.6
McGill School of Success 6.8
Kimbrough Elementary 4.3
Grant K-8 8.0
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy 5.2
Burbank Elementary 4.2
King-Chavez Primary Academy 3.8
King-Chavez Arts and Athletics Academy 3.3
Golden Hill K-8 5.2
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter 2.8
King-Chavez Academy of Excellence 6.4
Home & Hosp/Transition Support 7.4

Showing 20 of 248 schools. View all schools in San Diego

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Enrollment 89
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

320 Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
CITY TREE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Diego 0.0 mi 6.3
Washington Elementary San Diego 0.3 mi 2.9
King-Chavez Community High San Diego 0.3 mi 8.5
Museum San Diego 0.6 mi 4.8
San Diego High San Diego 0.5 mi 7.1
East Village Middle College High San Diego 0.6 mi 9.2
San Diego Virtual San Diego 0.6 mi 8.9
Urban Discovery Academy Charter San Diego 0.8 mi 4.1
Garfield High San Diego 0.8 mi 6.8
VIA TALENTUM ACADEMY San Diego 0.9 mi 6.3
e3 Civic High San Diego 1.1 mi 6.9
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO San Diego 1.2 mi 6.3
ACES 2020 LLC, DBA: Aces Academy San Diego 1.5 mi 6.3
COMMUNITY TRANSITION ACADEMY San Diego 1.5 mi 6.3
Montessori Explorer San Diego 1.5 mi 6.3
Roosevelt International Middle San Diego 1.4 mi 6.4
OUR LADY'S SCHOOL San Diego 1.4 mi 6.3
Our Lady's School San Diego 1.4 mi 6.3
ACES 2020 LLC DBA: ACES ACADEMY San Diego 1.5 mi 6.3
Sherman Elementary San Diego 1.5 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,477

Median Home Value

$740,500

Median Rent

$2,351/mo

Population

48,163

College Educated

57.3%

Homeownership

25.1%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Median Age

37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about City Tree Christian

What grades does City Tree Christian serve?

City Tree Christian serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend City Tree Christian?

City Tree Christian has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at City Tree Christian?

The student-teacher ratio at City Tree Christian is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does City Tree Christian rank in CA?

City Tree Christian is ranked #680 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is City Tree Christian's MySchoolScout rating?

City Tree Christian has a composite rating of 6.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is City Tree Christian a private school?

Yes, City Tree Christian is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
89
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details