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La Jolla Country Day School
High School
9490 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Enrollment
1,099
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,099
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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La Jolla Country Day School
High School in La Jolla · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla Country Day School is a private high school in La Jolla, CA. La Jolla Country Day School serves approximately 1,099 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.8:1 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 6.8:1 students to teachers, La Jolla Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
La Jolla Country Day 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
BetaHow La Jolla Country Day School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in La Jolla, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| La Jolla Country Day School (this school) | — |
| Preuss School UCSD | 7.1 |
| Torrey Pines Elementary | 8.5 |
| La Jolla Elementary | 9.1 |
| Muirlands Middle | 8.3 |
| La Jolla High | 7.5 |
| Bird Rock Elementary | 7.9 |
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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,099 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Address
- 9490 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
- Phone
- (858) 453-3440
- 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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Test Scores
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Location
9490 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering La Jolla Country Day School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. University City High (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby San Diego). Another option is Preuss School UCSD (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, FUSION SAN DIEGO (rated 6.9/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby San Diego). For more schools in La Jolla, see our La Jolla schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL La Jolla | 0.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Preuss School UCSD La Jolla | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| TORAH HIGH SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Doyle Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| University City High San Diego | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| BETH MONTESSORI La Jolla | 1.6 mi | — |
| Curie Elementary San Diego | 1.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Standley Middle San Diego | 1.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Spreckels Elementary San Diego | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Torrey Pines Elementary La Jolla | 2.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Via Talentum Academy San Diego | 2.1 mi | — |
| MISSION BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY San Diego | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Torrey Hills San Diego | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego San Diego | 2.5 mi | 4.7 |
| FUSION SAN DIEGO San Diego | 2.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Fusion Academy San Diego | 2.6 mi | — |
| NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL La Jolla | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Whitman Elementary San Diego | 3.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Alcott Elementary San Diego | 3.2 mi | 7.5 |
| THE CHILDRENS SCHOOL La Jolla | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$141,822
Median Home Value
$1,857,800
Median Rent
$2,632/mo
Population
39,284
College Educated
75.6%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
44.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about La Jolla Country Day School
What grades does La Jolla Country Day School serve?
La Jolla Country Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend La Jolla Country Day School?
La Jolla Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 1,099 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Jolla Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Jolla Country Day School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is La Jolla Country Day School a private school?
Yes, La Jolla Country Day School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,099
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 453-3440
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