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#1237 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Sierra School of San Diego
School · San Diego, CA
A private school in San Diego, CA serving grades 2nd – 12th.
6460 BOULDER LAKE AVE, San Diego, CA 92119
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sierra School of San Diego sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,600
Median home value
$833,100
Median rent
$2,314/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92119; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jcs - ManzanitaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| The Learning Choice Academy - East CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Literacy First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 2,050 | Compare → |
| Diego Hills Central Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sierra School of San Diego is listed in San Diego, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sierra School of San Diego
Sierra School of San Diego is a private school in San Diego, CA, serving approximately 72 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,237 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Sierra School of San Diego?
Sierra School of San Diego has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of San Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of San Diego is 8:1. 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 ranks #1,237 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Sierra School of San Diego's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra School of San Diego has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sierra School of San Diego a private school?
Yes, Sierra School of San Diego 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 Sierra School of San Diego a religious school?
No, Sierra School of San Diego is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Gender Split
- 85% M / 15% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 460-5090
- Area population (ZIP 92119)
- 24,868
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 92119; 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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