Very Good
#392 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 22% of private schools
The Child's Primary School
Elementary School
3811 MOUNT ACADIA BLVD, San Diego, CA 92111
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#392 of 1,787
In San Diego
#17 of 56
public schools
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About The Child's Primary School
The Child's Primary School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. The Child's Primary School serves approximately 106 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The Child's Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 106 students, The Child's Primary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, The Child's Primary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Child's Primary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Child's Primary School compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Child's Primary School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Riley/New Dawn | 5.8 |
| High Tech Middle Mesa | 7.5 |
| High Tech Elementary Mesa | 7.1 |
| Holmes Elementary | 9.2 |
| Mt. Everest Academy | 9.2 |
| Clairemont Canyons Academy | 5.3 |
| Kavod Charter | 8.8 |
| Ross Elementary | 6.7 |
| Whittier K-12 | 3.5 |
| Marston Middle | 8.5 |
| John Muir Language Academy | 5.0 |
| Sequoia Elementary | 6.9 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 5.5 |
| Linda Vista Elementary | 4.3 |
| San Diego Cooperative Charter | 8.4 |
| Chesterton Elementary | 8.2 |
| Montgomery Middle | 6.7 |
| Creative Performing and Media Arts | 5.2 |
| Field Elementary | 8.8 |
| Toler Elementary | 8.0 |
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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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3811 MOUNT ACADIA BLVD, San Diego, CA 92111
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Child's Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Holmes Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kavod Charter (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, High Tech Elementary Mesa (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Child's Primary, The San Diego | 0.0 mi | — |
| Riley/New Dawn San Diego | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| High Tech Elementary Mesa San Diego | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| High Tech Middle Mesa San Diego | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| High Tech High Mesa San Diego | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SCY HIGH (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL) San Diego | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Southern California Yeshiva High School San Diego | 0.6 mi | — |
| Holmes Elementary San Diego | 0.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Mt. Everest Academy San Diego | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| San Diego Metro Career and Tech San Diego | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Clairemont Canyons Academy San Diego | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 1.0 mi | — |
| Kavod Charter San Diego | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| BRIGHT HORIZON ACADEMY San Diego | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| COASTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Sequoia Elementary San Diego | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| John Muir Language Academy San Diego | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN ACADEMY San Diego | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Japanese Academy of San Diego San Diego | 1.2 mi | — |
| San Diego Center for Children Academy San Diego | 1.1 mi | — |
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Child's Primary School
What grades does The Child's Primary School serve?
The Child's Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Child's Primary School?
The Child's Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Child's Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Child's Primary School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Child's Primary School rank in CA?
The Child's Primary School ranks #392 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Child's Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Child's Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Child's Primary School a private school?
Yes, The Child's Primary 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 The Child's Primary School a religious school?
No, The Child's Primary School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 576-2120
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