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#205 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 11% of private schools

Winston School

High School · Del Mar, CA

A private high school in Del Mar, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

215 9TH ST, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index62%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment86
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Winston School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,562/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Del Mar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$194,528

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,172/mo

College educated

83.5%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White57.0%
Hispanic16.3%
Black10.5%
Asian10.5%
Pacific Islander2.3%
Two or More2.3%
Native American1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Winston School of San DiegoPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.0 mi97Compare →
The Uni of LibertyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi71Compare →
Fusion Academy Slb: Solana BeachPrivate · tuition7.0private5–122.0 mi53Compare →
Torrey Pines HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.2 mi2,644Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Winston School is listed in Del Mar, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Winston School

Winston School is a private high school in Del Mar, CA, serving approximately 86 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winston School

What grades does Winston School serve?

Winston School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Winston School?

Winston School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winston School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Winston School rank in CA?

Winston School ranks #205 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Winston School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Winston School a private school?

Yes, Winston 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 Winston School a religious school?

No, Winston School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
86
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Area population (ZIP 92014)
13,260
Area median age
53.1
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 92014; 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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