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#718 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Nativity Prep Academy

Middle School

4463 COLLEGE AVE, San Diego, CA 92115

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

6.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

6.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#718 of 1,787

In San Diego

#26 of 56

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About Nativity Prep Academy

Nativity Prep Academy is a private middle school in San Diego, CA. Nativity Prep Academy serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Nativity Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 59 students, Nativity Prep 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.

At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Nativity Prep Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Nativity Prep 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 Nativity Prep Academy compares to 123 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.6:1

This School

21.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

516

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 94.9% vs 0%

Asian 3.4% vs 0%

Nativity Prep Academy San Diego Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Nativity Prep Academy (this school)	—	59	5.6:1	6.6
Iftin Charter	0.7 mi	468	42.5:1	7.3
Language Academy	0.7 mi	981	22.3:1	7.8
Mann Middle	0.8 mi	670	20.3:1	5.6
Darnall Charter	0.8 mi	442	23.3:1	4.2
Diego Hills Central Public Charter	0.8 mi	301	20.1:1	4.2
City Heights Preparatory Charter	0.9 mi	158	17.6:1	5.5
Harriet Tubman Village Charter	1.3 mi	445	24.7:1	5.4
Clark Middle	2.3 mi	735	23.7:1	5.8
Wilson Middle	2.6 mi	755	20.4:1	6.6
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego	2.7 mi	439	25.8:1	7.3
Lewis Middle	2.8 mi	963	24.1:1	8.2
Webster Elementary	2.8 mi	216	27:1	5.2
Holly Drive Leadership Academy	2.9 mi	103	17.2:1	8.3
San Diego Global Vision Academy	3.1 mi	432	20.6:1	8.7
Millennial Tech Middle	3.1 mi	378	19.9:1	4.2
Gompers Preparatory Academy	3.3 mi	1,229	30.7:1	4.7
Keiller Leadership Academy	3.4 mi	605	16.4:1	8.4
Altus Schools Audeo	3.5 mi	402	26.8:1	6.0
America's Finest Charter	3.6 mi	453	16.2:1	4.4
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy	3.7 mi	321	26.8:1	4.9

Showing 20 of 123 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

A 9.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 9 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,710

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 10%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Enrollment 59

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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)

Hispanic 94.9%

Asian 3.4%

Two or More 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4463 COLLEGE AVE, San Diego, CA 92115

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Nativity Prep Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Rolando Park Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Language Academy (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST KATHARINE DREXEL ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST KATHARINE DREXEL ACADEMY San Diego	0.5 mi	132	7.4
St. Katharine Drexel Academy San Diego	0.5 mi	110	—
Clay Elementary San Diego	0.6 mi	302	4.9
Masons best San Diego	0.7 mi	81	—
Language Academy San Diego	0.7 mi	981	7.8
Darnall Charter San Diego	0.8 mi	442	4.2
Iftin Charter San Diego	0.7 mi	468	7.3
Crawford High San Diego	0.7 mi	1,276	6.2
Mann Middle San Diego	0.8 mi	670	5.6
Diego Hills Central Public Charter San Diego	0.8 mi	301	4.2
City Heights Preparatory Charter San Diego	0.9 mi	158	5.5
Rolando Park Elementary San Diego	1.0 mi	279	9.2
Rolando Elementary La Mesa	1.1 mi	449	3.8
Carver Elementary San Diego	1.3 mi	174	6.2
Hardy Elementary San Diego	1.2 mi	391	6.1
Fay Elementary San Diego	1.2 mi	490	4.1
Harriet Tubman Village Charter San Diego	1.3 mi	445	5.4
Vista La Mesa Academy La Mesa	1.3 mi	531	5.7
BROOKSHIRE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Lemon Grove	1.5 mi	1,810	4.3
Ibarra Elementary San Diego	1.4 mi	392	6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,178

Median Home Value

$722,500

Median Rent

$1,875/mo

Population

64,011

College Educated

38.5%

Homeownership

40.1%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nativity Prep Academy

What grades does Nativity Prep Academy serve?

Nativity Prep Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Nativity Prep Academy?

Nativity Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity Prep Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Nativity Prep Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nativity Prep Academy rank in CA?

Nativity Prep Academy ranks #718 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Nativity Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Nativity Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Nativity Prep Academy a private school?

Yes, Nativity Prep Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Nativity Prep Academy a religious school?

Nativity Prep Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 90 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 55 Good Transit
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 8th
Enrollment: 59
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 9 hours
Days Per Year: 190 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Diego County
Phone: (619) 363-6691

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