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Best Chula Vista 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,476 students in Chula Vista, CA (there are , serving 49,486 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chula Vista, CA include St. Rose Of Lima School, St. Pius X School, and Bonita Learning Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
53% of private schools in Chula Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Chula Vista 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo - CCA is founded on three pillars which are Servant Leadership, Superior Academics, and Simply Jesus.
(Christian)
(7)
1771 E Palomar Street
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-2260
Gr: PK-8 | 465 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bonita Learning Academy
Bonita Learning Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Gr: NS-K | 74 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
37 E Emerson St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-2015
Gr: K-8 | 289 students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(2)
278 Alvarado St Unit 2
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11
South Bay Christian Academy
South Bay Christian Academy Photo - Students from the Primary class on a "dress up" day during Spirit Week
(Pentecostal)
395 D St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0600
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
810 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
Berean Bible Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
345 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 737-5902
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Chula Vista KinderCare
Chula Vista KinderCare Photo - Chula Vista KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Paseo Ladera
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-1800
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Eastlake Church Children Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2351 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 421-4156
Gr: PK-K | 135 students Tuition listed
Eastlake KinderCare
Eastlake KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2354 Fenton St.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-9853
Gr: NS-PK
Green Hills Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2400 Fenton St Ste B
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 656-5795
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Love N Learn Bonita Chrtn School
(Baptist)
73 Bonita Rdr
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-5844
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Mater Dei Catholic
Mater Dei Catholic Photo - Mater Dei Catholic exists to inspire and educate the hearts, souls and minds of its students.
(Catholic)
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
Montessori American School
Montessori American School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
3604 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1220
Gr: NS-K | 96 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Montessori Explorer Elementary School
Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Montessori Hills Academy
Montessori School
612 Paseo Del Rey
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-2249
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Wee Care Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
73 N 2nd Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-9933
Gr: NS | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Chula Vista, California

Chula Vista, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Advocate School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
900 Paseo Del Rey
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-7733
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
625 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-0141
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
494 E Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-7167
Gr: NS-K | 41 students
960 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-0132
Gr: K-6 | 96 students
660 Bay Blvd., Suite 110B
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(866) 366-8847
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
861 Showroom Pl
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 292-0920
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
760 1st Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-4141
Gr: NS-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
647 E St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-8384
Gr: PK | 27 students
482 L St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 425-8940
Gr: K-8 | 125 students

Overview

This Town (Chula Vista)
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,476 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
75%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
268 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
39 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1072
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,179
$18,026
Average Summer Program Cost
$525
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,750
$8,932
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
41 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
197 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
1,154 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
16%
# Black Students
99 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
358 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
13%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
803 Students
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
30%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Chula Vista, CA include St. Rose Of Lima School, St. Pius X School, and Bonita Learning Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chula Vista?
17 private schools are located in Chula Vista.
How diverse are private schools in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista private schools are approximately 75% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Chula Vista go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Chula Vista are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chula Vista?
53% of private schools in Chula Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?

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