Scripps Exploring Academy (2026 Profile)

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Scripps Exploring Academy

9855 Erma Rd # 128
San Diego, CA 92131

Tel: (858) 693-3702

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Located in San Diego, CA, Scripps Exploring Academy enrolls 71 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within the Scripps Ranch neighborhood.

Founded in 1979, the school serves a central city community with a co鈥揺ducational day care and early learning focus.

The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 10 teachers serving the total enrollment.

As a San Diego nonsectarian preschool, the academy provides early learning for young children in a city鈥揵ased setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1979

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Scripps Exploring Academy?

The application deadline for Scripps Exploring Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Scripps Exploring Academy located?

Scripps Exploring Academy is located in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Scripps Ranch.

School Reviews

5 1/31/2013

What a Great Preschool! My son looks forward to going here. After the first few days, he never cried again. He talks about what he did today and talks well of his teachers. I have met the staff and owner and they are professional and pleasant people. The teachers are genuine and love children. The children have their day planned out everyday. The facility is secure and one has to enter a key code to enter the facility.

- Posted by Parent - mysea

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $16,542 for elementary schools and $28,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Diego, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).