Beta–selam Academy in San Diego, CA, serves 12 students in an undergraduate–level co–ed program within a nonsectarian, large city community in the Chollas View neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 4 teachers, allowing for small group instruction.
Beta–selam Academy offers a regular elementary and secondary program with all students enrolled at the undergraduate grade level.
Located in the city of San Diego, this nonsectarian private school provides an educational option in an urban setting near other private schools serving K–8 grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Beta-selam Academy?
The application deadline for Beta-selam Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Beta-selam Academy located?
Beta-selam Academy is located in the Chollas View neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Beta-selam Academy is Acton Academy San Diego East (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nativity Prep Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childtime Childrens Centers (1.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
4463 College Ave
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 544-9455
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 544-9455
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Katharine Drexel Academy
(Catholic)
4551 56th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-3862
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-3862
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childtime Childrens Centers
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Lake Park Wy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-0310
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-0310
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
St. Therese Academy
(Catholic)
6440 St. Therese Way
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
5173 Guava Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
2.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Special Education School
3434 Grove St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
3.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1765 Pentecost Way
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 264-1721
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 264-1721
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4463 College Ave
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 544-9455
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 544-9455
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Katharine Drexel Academy
(Catholic)
4551 56th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-3862
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-3862
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese Academy
(Catholic)
6440 St. Therese Way
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
7708 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool ![Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo]( "Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Childtime Childrens Centers
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Lake Park Wy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-0310
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-0310
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
St. Therese Academy
(Catholic)
6440 St. Therese Way
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
5173 Guava Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 698-2903
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
7708 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 466-3241
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool ![Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo]( "Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6230 Del Cerro Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 860-5400
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 860-5400
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 64th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 860-5150
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 860-5150
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,015 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6880 Mohawk St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 668-8635
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 668-8635
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6506 Solita Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 344-5700
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 344-5700
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5420 Montezuma Rd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 860-5700
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 860-5700
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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