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Coastal Christian Academy

Elementary School

4633 DOLIVA DR, San Diego, CA 92117

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,440 of 1,787

In San Diego

#49 of 56

public schools

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About Coastal Christian Academy

Coastal Christian Academy is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. Coastal Christian Academy serves approximately 44 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Coastal Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,440 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.9 pts below CA schools

5.3

This school 5.3 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 44 students, Coastal Christian Academy 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.

Coastal Christian Academy 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 Coastal Christian Academy compares to 240 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.7:1

This School

22.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

478

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.3

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68.2% vs 0%

Asian 11.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.1% vs 0%

Black 2.3% vs 0%

Coastal Christian Academy San Diego Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Coastal Christian Academy (this school)	—	44	10.7:1	5.3
Sequoia Elementary	0.3 mi	170	17:1	6.9
Lafayette Elementary	0.3 mi	205	14.6:1	5.5
Clairemont Canyons Academy	0.7 mi	322	18.9:1	5.3
Innovation Middle	0.7 mi	345	18.2:1	7.4
Kavod Charter	0.7 mi	399	19:1	8.8
Creative Performing and Media Arts	0.7 mi	695	19.3:1	5.2
Mt. Everest Academy	0.9 mi	205	18.6:1	9.2
High Tech Middle Mesa	0.9 mi	338	17.8:1	7.5
High Tech Elementary Mesa	0.9 mi	444	24.7:1	7.1
Hawthorne Elementary	1.1 mi	256	25.6:1	8.2
John Muir Language Academy	1.1 mi	277	21.3:1	5.0
Riley/New Dawn	1.3 mi	164	8.2:1	5.8
Ross Elementary	1.4 mi	193	21.4:1	6.7
Field Elementary	1.4 mi	263	20.2:1	8.8
Holmes Elementary	1.5 mi	503	25.1:1	9.2
Whitman Elementary	1.8 mi	107	21.4:1	6.1
Marston Middle	2.0 mi	674	23.2:1	8.5
Whittier K-12	2.2 mi	71	10.1:1	3.5
Angier Elementary	2.3 mi	401	21.1:1	6.1
Cadman Elementary	2.4 mi	196	21.8:1	9.0

Showing 20 of 240 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

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+ 6.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,169.6

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 51%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.0 / 10

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Enrollment 44

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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 68.2%

Asian 11.4%

Hispanic 9.1%

Two or More 9.1%

Black 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4633 DOLIVA DR, San Diego, CA 92117

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Coastal Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kavod Charter (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
REFORMATION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Diego	0.2 mi	117	5.6
Reformation Lutheran Church and School San Diego	0.2 mi	61	—
Madison High San Diego	0.2 mi	848	6.0
Sequoia Elementary San Diego	0.3 mi	170	6.9
Lafayette Elementary San Diego	0.3 mi	205	5.5
Innovation Middle San Diego	0.7 mi	345	7.4
Clairemont Canyons Academy San Diego	0.7 mi	322	5.3
Kavod Charter San Diego	0.7 mi	399	8.8
Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego	0.7 mi	695	5.2
BRIGHT HORIZON ACADEMY San Diego	0.7 mi	271	6.8
Mt. Everest Academy San Diego	0.9 mi	205	9.2
High Tech Elementary Mesa San Diego	0.9 mi	444	7.1
High Tech Middle Mesa San Diego	0.9 mi	338	7.5
High Tech High Mesa San Diego	0.9 mi	431	5.4
Japanese Academy of San Diego San Diego	0.9 mi	35	—
Learning Choice Academy Santee	1.0 mi	185	7.9
JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego	1.0 mi	16	—
Child's Primary, The San Diego	1.2 mi	105	—
THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL San Diego	1.2 mi	106	7.2
Hawthorne Elementary San Diego	1.1 mi	256	8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,286

Median Home Value

$914,400

Median Rent

$2,115/mo

Population

52,645

College Educated

50.7%

Homeownership

57.2%

Avg Commute

20.8 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

39.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Coastal Christian Academy

What grades does Coastal Christian Academy serve?

Coastal Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Coastal Christian Academy?

Coastal Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Christian Academy is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Coastal Christian Academy rank in CA?

Coastal Christian Academy ranks #1,440 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Coastal Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Coastal Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Coastal Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Coastal Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Coastal Christian Academy a religious school?

Coastal Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 68 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 37 Some Transit
Bike Score: 56 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 44
Gender Split: 61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 4
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Diego County
Phone: (858) 598-6846

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