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#1252 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 39% of private schools
Sierra School of San Diego
High School
6460 Boulder Lake Avenue, San Diego, CA 92119
About Sierra School of San Diego
Sierra School of San Diego is a private high school in San Diego, CA 92119. The school serves approximately 87 students in grades 1st – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 60.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (6.8/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $115,600, where 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 290 public schools in San Diego, Sierra School of San Diego rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.6 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sierra School of San Diego compares to 290 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sierra School of San Diego (this school) | 6.3 |
| Pershing Middle | 5.7 |
| Gage Elementary | 7.0 |
| Benchley/Weinberger Elementary | 5.5 |
| Green Elementary | 6.2 |
| Henry High | 6.6 |
| Dailard Elementary | 6.5 |
| Harriet Tubman Village Charter | 3.9 |
| Hearst Elementary | 5.4 |
| Marvin Elementary | 6.7 |
| Altus Schools East County | 3.3 |
| Language Academy | 6.5 |
| Clay Elementary | 3.2 |
| Lewis Middle | 5.9 |
| Foster Elementary | 3.7 |
| Hardy Elementary | 3.8 |
| Magnolia Science Academy San Diego | 6.3 |
| Rolando Park Elementary | 6.0 |
| Iftin Charter | 5.9 |
| Darnall Charter | 3.0 |
| Mann Middle | 3.9 |
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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.
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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
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Location
6460 Boulder Lake Avenue, San Diego, CA 92119
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Pershing Middle San Diego | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Gage Elementary San Diego | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Benchley/Weinberger Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Cajon | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Mesa | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran La Mesa | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Grossmont Middle College High El Cajon | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL El Cajon | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Mt. Helix Academy La Mesa | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Fletcher Hills Elementary La Mesa | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| MT HELIX ACADEMY - TIEE La Mesa | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| MT. HELIX ACADEMY La Mesa | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| JCS - Manzanita La Mesa | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Northmont Elementary La Mesa | 1.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Green Elementary San Diego | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL-LA MESA La Mesa | 1.9 mi | 5.7 |
| TAPROOT MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN La Mesa | 2.0 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,600
Median Home Value
$833,100
Median Rent
$2,314/mo
Population
24,868
College Educated
55.5%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
25.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
41.7
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| CAL COAST ACADEMY San Diego, CA | 6.3 |
| Cesar Chavez Community Woodland, CA | 6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sierra School of San Diego
What grades does Sierra School of San Diego serve?
Sierra School of San Diego serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra School of San Diego?
Sierra School of San Diego has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of San Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of San Diego is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sierra School of San Diego rank in CA?
Sierra School of San Diego is ranked #1252 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Sierra School of San Diego's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra School of San Diego 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 Sierra School of San Diego a private school?
Yes, Sierra School of San Diego 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
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego
- Phone
- (619) 460-5090
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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