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#587 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 33% of private schools

City Tree Christian School

Elementary School

320 DATE ST, San Diego, CA 92101

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#587 of 1,787

In San Diego

#22 of 56

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About City Tree Christian School

City Tree Christian School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. City Tree Christian School serves approximately 162 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. City Tree Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts above CA schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 162 students, City Tree Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

City Tree Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

This School

22.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

162

This School

477

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.9% vs 0%

Black 20.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.9% vs 0%

City Tree Christian School San Diego Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
City Tree Christian School (this school)	—	162	11.9:1	6.8
Washington Elementary	0.3 mi	257	21.4:1	4.4
Museum	0.6 mi	214	23.8:1	6.5
Urban Discovery Academy Charter	0.8 mi	314	17.4:1	5.7
Roosevelt International Middle	1.4 mi	785	20.7:1	7.3
Sherman Elementary	1.4 mi	527	25.1:1	7.5
Monarch	1.6 mi	234	14.6:1	5.2
Perkins K-8	1.7 mi	381	20.1:1	4.8
Florence Elementary	1.8 mi	230	19.2:1	5.9
Albert Einstein Academies	1.8 mi	1,438	24.8:1	7.6
McGill School of Success	1.9 mi	123	17.6:1	8.2
Kimbrough Elementary	2.0 mi	314	20.9:1	4.1
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy	2.0 mi	236	14.8:1	6.5
Grant K-8	2.0 mi	728	20.2:1	7.7
Burbank Elementary	2.1 mi	322	21.5:1	4.3
King-Chavez Arts and Athletics Academy	2.2 mi	158	22.6:1	4.7
King-Chavez Primary Academy	2.2 mi	358	22.4:1	3.1
Golden Hill K-8	2.3 mi	469	22.3:1	7.4
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter	2.3 mi	211	35.2:1	3.1
King-Chavez Academy of Excellence	2.3 mi	245	18.8:1	7.9
Logan Memorial Educational Campus	2.3 mi	1,308	21.8:1	3.6

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

B 6.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,217.2

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 62%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 162

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 54.9%

Black 20.4%

Hispanic 15.4%

Asian 4.9%

Pacific Islander 3.7%

Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

320 DATE ST, San Diego, CA 92101

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering City Tree Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sherman Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Museum (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
City Tree Christian San Diego	0.0 mi	89	—
Washington Elementary San Diego	0.3 mi	257	4.4
King-Chavez Community High San Diego	0.3 mi	246	8.0
Museum San Diego	0.6 mi	214	6.5
San Diego High San Diego	0.5 mi	1,855	5.8
San Diego Virtual San Diego	0.6 mi	408	9.0
East Village Middle College High San Diego	0.6 mi	124	9.0
Urban Discovery Academy Charter San Diego	0.8 mi	314	5.7
Garfield High San Diego	0.8 mi	220	4.5
VIA TALENTUM ACADEMY San Diego	0.9 mi	90	5.0
e3 Civic High San Diego	1.1 mi	373	7.8
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO San Diego	1.2 mi	60	7.3
ACES 2020 LLC, DBA: Aces Academy San Diego	1.5 mi	14	—
COMMUNITY TRANSITION ACADEMY San Diego	1.5 mi	13	—
Montessori Explorer San Diego	1.5 mi	11	—
Roosevelt International Middle San Diego	1.4 mi	785	7.3
OUR LADY'S SCHOOL San Diego	1.4 mi	155	5.7
Our Lady's School San Diego	1.4 mi	144	—
ACES 2020 LLC DBA: ACES ACADEMY San Diego	1.6 mi	12	—
Sherman Elementary San Diego	1.4 mi	527	7.5

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about City Tree Christian School

What grades does City Tree Christian School serve?

City Tree Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend City Tree Christian School?

City Tree Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at City Tree Christian School is 11.9:1. 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 School rank in CA?

City Tree Christian School ranks #587 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is City Tree Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

City Tree Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is City Tree Christian School a private school?

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

Is City Tree Christian School a religious school?

City Tree Christian School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 76 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 53 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 162
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Presbyterian
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 179 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Diego County
Phone: (619) 232-3794

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