Best San Diego County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 474 students in San Diego County, CA.

San Diego County, CA public preschools have a of 0.64, which is less than the California public preschool average of 0.74.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in San Diego County (2025-26)

School
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Location

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Creekside Early Learning Center

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8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250

Gr: K | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

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Eucalyptus Hills Elementary School

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11838 Valle Vista Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634

Gr: K | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

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Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center

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8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600

Gr: K | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)

5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028

Gr: 7-12 | 88 students

Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) (Closed 2023)

4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227

Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Del Mar Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)

4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227

Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)

4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227

Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190

Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982

Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Alpine Community Day (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245

Gr: 6-8

Alpine Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625

Gr: 1-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)

Charter School

730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809

Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)

Charter School

3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017

Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050

Ballantyne (John) Elementary School (Closed 2005)

165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118

Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847

Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Bayview Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244

Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)

2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294

Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Beyer Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154

Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Bonsall Charter Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)

Charter School

31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100

Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 23%

Bostonia Global (Closed 2023)

1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121

Bostonia Language Academy (Closed 2023)

1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121

Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800

Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Cabrillo Point Academy (Closed 2021)

13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974

Gr: K-12

Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296

Gr: 3-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Center City High School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174

Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100

Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)

9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034

Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100

Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)

4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020

Gr: K-8 | 1,699 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2020)

3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782

Gr: 5-8

Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Chtr (Closed 2023)

1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646

Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Community Home Education (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010

Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880

Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)

Charter School

555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256

Gr: K-12

Crawford Champs High School (Closed 2013)

4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501

Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Crawford Idea High School (Closed 2013)

4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502

Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Crawford Law And Business High School (Closed 2013)

4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503

Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public preschools are located in San Diego County, CA?

3 public preschools are located in San Diego County, CA.

What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?

San Diego County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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