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#962 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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Japanese Academy of San Diego
Elementary School
4570 Mount Herbert Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
About Japanese Academy of San Diego
Japanese Academy of San Diego is an private elementary school in San Diego, CA 92117. The school serves approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 69.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.8/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $105,286, where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 200 public schools in San Diego, Japanese Academy of San Diego rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.6 average).
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BetaHow Japanese Academy of San Diego compares to 200 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Japanese Academy of San Diego (this school) | 6.3 |
| John Muir Language Academy | 6.8 |
| Mt. Everest Academy | 7.8 |
| Field Elementary | 7.9 |
| Sequoia Elementary | 9.0 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 4.1 |
| High Tech Elementary Mesa | 3.8 |
| Whitman Elementary | 7.6 |
| Holmes Elementary | 7.6 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 7.4 |
| Clairemont Canyons Academy | 8.2 |
| Riley/New Dawn | 6.6 |
| Kavod Charter | 7.6 |
| Cadman Elementary | 6.3 |
| Whittier K-12 | 6.0 |
| Alcott Elementary | 3.7 |
| Ross Elementary | 6.2 |
| Toler Elementary | 6.2 |
| Spreckels Elementary | 6.7 |
| Curie Elementary | 7.0 |
| Linda Vista Elementary | 4.0 |
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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.
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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
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Location
4570 Mount Herbert Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| John Muir Language Academy San Diego | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Mt. Everest Academy San Diego | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Learning Choice Academy Santee | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Field Elementary San Diego | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Sequoia Elementary San Diego | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| High Tech Elementary Mesa San Diego | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| High Tech Middle Mesa San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| High Tech High Mesa San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Holmes Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| COASTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Whitman Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Maria Montessori School San Diego | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Diego | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Madison High San Diego | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL San Diego | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Child's Primary, The San Diego | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| REFORMATION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Diego | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
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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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COASTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego, CA | 6.3 |
| CONCORD LUTHERAN ACADEMY Temecula, CA | 6.3 |
| FAIR OAKS SCHOOL Altadena, CA | 6.3 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Redlands, CA | 6.3 |
| KINDERHOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Diego, CA | 6.3 |
| LifeBridge Academy San Diego, CA | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Japanese Academy of San Diego
What grades does Japanese Academy of San Diego serve?
Japanese Academy of San Diego serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Japanese Academy of San Diego?
Japanese Academy of San Diego has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Japanese Academy of San Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at Japanese Academy of San Diego is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Japanese Academy of San Diego rank in CA?
Japanese Academy of San Diego is ranked #962 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Japanese Academy of San Diego's MySchoolScout rating?
Japanese Academy of San Diego 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 Japanese Academy of San Diego a private school?
Yes, Japanese Academy of San Diego 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego
- Phone
- (858) 571-7000
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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