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Lemon Grove ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 439 students in Lemon Grove, CA, 15% of all K-12 students in Lemon Grove, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Lemon Grove, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lemon Grove ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Of The Cross School
St. John Of The Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Catholic
8175 Lemon Grove Way
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 466-8624
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Christian Creative Learning Academy Photo
Christian Creative Learning Academy
Gr: PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2920 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 698-4306
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Map of Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
3434 Grove St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
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Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1345 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 740-0017
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Lemon Grove, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
439
Students
-43.6% (-340 students) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
70%
Students of Color
-9.1% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+15.4% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lemon Grove)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
439 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025110180179
2024110175172
2023110181174
2022112189185
2021112185180
2020112179171
2019112179175
2018112173172
2017189179180
2016189173178
2015156162167
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% Students of Color
70%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%51%34%
202470%51%34%
202370%50%33%
202278%48%33%
202178%48%32%
202078%48%32%
201982%48%31%
201882%47%31%
201779%50%32%
201679%49%32%
201577%49%32%
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0.64
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.640.740.65
20240.640.740.65
20230.640.740.65
20220.650.730.64
20210.650.730.64
20200.650.730.64
20190.650.730.63
20180.650.730.63
20170.510.720.61
20160.510.720.61
20150.530.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20232%11%5%
202210%10%4%
202110%10%4%
202010%10%4%
201910%10%4%
201810%10%4%
20174%10%4%
20164%10%4%
20154%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
228 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202552%16%9%
202452%16%9%
202352%16%9%
202254%16%8%
202154%16%9%
202054%16%9%
201954%16%8%
201854%17%8%
201768%17%8%
201668%17%8%
201566%17%8%
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# Black Students
34 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%5%7%
20248%5%7%
20238%5%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%5%7%
20206%5%8%
20196%4%7%
20186%4%7%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
129 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
29%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%37%52%
202429%37%52%
202329%38%52%
202222%40%54%
202122%40%54%
202022%40%54%
201921%41%56%
201821%41%56%
201718%43%58%
201618%43%58%
201518%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
41 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
9%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%29%26%
20249%29%26%
20239%28%25%
20228%28%25%
20218%27%25%
20208%27%24%
20199%26%24%
20189%26%23%
20176%24%22%
20166%24%22%
20158%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
11%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511%59%55%
202411%58%54%
202311%58%54%
202211%59%54%
202111%59%54%
202011%58%54%
201911%58%53%
201811%58%53%
201720%58%53%
201620%57%52%
201520%57%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025101715
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101715
2018101715
2017101715
2016101715
2015101715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLemon Grove, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521513
202421412
202321311
202221311
202121311
202021311
201921311
201821311
201721210
201621210
201521110
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lemon Grove, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Lemon Grove, CA is St. John Of The Cross School.
How many private schools are located in Lemon Grove?
4 private schools are located in Lemon Grove.
What percentage of students in Lemon Grove go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Lemon Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lemon Grove?
75% of private schools in Lemon Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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