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#718 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Nativity Prep Academy

Middle School · San Diego, CA

A private middle school in San Diego, CA serving grades 6th – 8th.

Private

4463 COLLEGE AVE, San Diego, CA 92115

  • 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,710
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment59
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Nativity Prep Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,092/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,178

Median home value

$722,500

Median rent

$1,875/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

40.1%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic94.9%
Asian3.4%
Two or More1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Diego Hills Central Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–120.8 mi301Compare →
Mann MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.66–80.8 mi670Compare →
La Mesa Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.64–82.1 mi1,057Compare →
Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.86–82.3 mi735Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Nativity Prep Academy is listed in San Diego, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Nativity Prep Academy

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 92115)
64,011
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
29
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92115; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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