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#175 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 10% of private schools
San Diego French American School
Elementary School · La Jolla, CA
A private elementary school in La Jolla, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6550 SOLEDAD MOUNTAIN RD, La Jolla, CA 92037
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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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Where San Diego French American School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,822
Median home value
$1,857,800
Median rent
$2,632/mo
College educated
75.6%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego French-american SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| All Hallows AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| All Hallows AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| The Evans SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Diego French American School is listed in La Jolla, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About San Diego French American School
San Diego French American School is a private elementary school in La Jolla, CA, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Diego French American School
What grades does San Diego French American School serve?
San Diego French American School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend San Diego French American School?
San Diego French American School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Diego French American School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Diego French American School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Diego French American School rank in CA?
San Diego French American School ranks #175 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Diego French American School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Diego French American School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is San Diego French American School a private school?
Yes, San Diego French American School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is San Diego French American School a religious school?
No, San Diego French American School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 456-2807
- Area population (ZIP 92037)
- 39,284
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 92037; 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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