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#2618 of 3,177 private schools in CA

San Diego Center for Children Academy

High School

3002 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111

Private
79
Students
13.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
#2618 of 3,177 in CA

About San Diego Center for Children Academy

San Diego Center for Children Academy is a private high school in San Diego, CA 92111. The school serves approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 17.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $95,081, where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 290 public schools in San Diego, San Diego Center for Children Academy rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.6 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How San Diego Center for Children Academy compares to 290 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
This School
vs
22.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
79
This School
vs
558
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
San Diego Center for Children Academy (this school) 6.3
Kearny College Connections 6.3
Kearny Eng Innov & Design 5.6
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology 5.4
Kearny Digital Media & Design 4.0
San Diego Metro Career and Tech 8.1
Chesterton Elementary 5.4
San Diego Cooperative Charter 6.4
Linda Vista Elementary 4.0
San Diego County Court 4.7
Ross Elementary 6.2
Montgomery Middle 5.5
Riley/New Dawn 6.6
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology 7.7
Fletcher Elementary 3.4
Angier Elementary 6.6
Kavod Charter 7.6
Clairemont Canyons Academy 8.2
High Tech High Mesa 7.4
High Tech Middle Mesa 7.1
High Tech Elementary Mesa 3.8

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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.

Score Breakdown

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)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Enrollment 79
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

3002 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN ACADEMY San Diego 0.1 mi 6.3
Kearny Digital Media & Design San Diego 0.3 mi 4.0
Kearny School of Biomedical Science and Technology San Diego 0.3 mi 5.4
Kearny College Connections San Diego 0.3 mi 6.3
Kearny Eng Innov & Design San Diego 0.3 mi 5.6
San Diego Metro Career and Tech San Diego 0.4 mi 8.1
Chesterton Elementary San Diego 0.5 mi 5.4
San Diego Cooperative Charter San Diego 0.6 mi 6.4
Linda Vista Elementary San Diego 0.7 mi 4.0
Ross Elementary San Diego 0.8 mi 6.2
San Diego County Court San Diego 0.8 mi 4.7
Montgomery Middle San Diego 0.9 mi 5.5
Riley/New Dawn San Diego 1.0 mi 6.6
Fletcher Elementary San Diego 1.1 mi 3.4
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology San Diego 1.1 mi 7.7
Child's Primary, The San Diego 1.1 mi 6.3
THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL San Diego 1.1 mi 6.3
Southern California Yeshiva High School San Diego 1.1 mi 6.3
Kavod Charter San Diego 1.3 mi 7.6
SCY HIGH (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL) San Diego 1.1 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,081

Median Home Value

$754,300

Median Rent

$2,049/mo

Population

45,888

College Educated

43.4%

Homeownership

53.1%

Avg Commute

22.4 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

37.9

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Apollo High Simi Valley, CA 6.3
CAL COAST ACADEMY San Diego, CA 6.3
COOK EDUCATION CENTER San Diego, CA 6.3
Cesar Chavez Community Woodland, CA 6.3
Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy San Diego, CA 6.3
Citrus Valley Christian Academy Educational Services Redlands, CA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Diego Center for Children Academy

What grades does San Diego Center for Children Academy serve?

San Diego Center for Children Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend San Diego Center for Children Academy?

San Diego Center for Children Academy has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego Center for Children Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at San Diego Center for Children Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does San Diego Center for Children Academy rank in CA?

San Diego Center for Children Academy is ranked #2618 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is San Diego Center for Children Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

San Diego Center for Children Academy 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 San Diego Center for Children Academy a private school?

Yes, San Diego Center for Children Academy 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details