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Japanese Academy of San Diego
Elementary School
4570 Mount Herbert Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Japanese Academy of San Diego
Elementary School in San Diego · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
John Muir Language Academy
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About Japanese Academy of San Diego
Japanese Academy of San Diego is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. Japanese Academy of San Diego serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, Japanese Academy of San Diego 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.
At 5.8:1 students to teachers, Japanese Academy of San Diego sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Japanese Academy of San Diego 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
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) | — |
| John Muir Language Academy | 5.0 |
| Mt. Everest Academy | 9.2 |
| Field Elementary | 8.8 |
| Sequoia Elementary | 6.9 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | 8.2 |
| High Tech Elementary Mesa | 7.1 |
| Whitman Elementary | 6.1 |
| Holmes Elementary | 9.2 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 5.5 |
| Clairemont Canyons Academy | 5.3 |
| Riley/New Dawn | 5.8 |
| Kavod Charter | 8.8 |
| Cadman Elementary | 9.0 |
| Whittier K-12 | 3.5 |
| Alcott Elementary | 7.5 |
| Ross Elementary | 6.7 |
| Toler Elementary | 8.0 |
| Spreckels Elementary | 8.1 |
| Curie Elementary | 8.6 |
| Linda Vista Elementary | 4.3 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 35 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Address
- 4570 Mount Herbert Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
- Phone
- (858) 571-7000
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
4570 Mount Herbert Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Japanese Academy of San Diego may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Holmes Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is Field Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away). Additionally, Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 0.3 mi | — |
| John Muir Language Academy San Diego | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Mt. Everest Academy San Diego | 0.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Learning Choice Academy Santee | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Field Elementary San Diego | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Sequoia Elementary San Diego | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| High Tech Elementary Mesa San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| High Tech Middle Mesa San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| High Tech High Mesa San Diego | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Holmes Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| COASTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Whitman Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Maria Montessori School San Diego | 1.0 mi | — |
| MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Diego | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Madison High San Diego | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL San Diego | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Child's Primary, The San Diego | 1.2 mi | — |
| REFORMATION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Diego | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
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 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.
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 County
- Phone
- (858) 571-7000
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