For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 2,497 students in Vista, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Vista, CA include St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, Tri-City Christian School, and Tri-city Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private elementary schools in Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Top Ranked Vista ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
525 West Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-7960
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-7960
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Town Montessori School
Montessori School
867 Sycamore Ave
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 598-5437
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 598-5437
Gr: K-3 | 31 students
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
290 N Melrose Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 724-7353
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 724-7353
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4
Vista, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
700 E Bobier Dr
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Gr: NS-4 | 20 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Vista, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Vista, CA include St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, Tri-City Christian School, and Tri-city Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Vista?
8 private elementary schools are located in Vista.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Vista?
Vista private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Vista?
50% of private elementary schools in Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
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