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Best Chula Vista 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,725 students in Chula Vista, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA include St. Rose Of Lima School, South Bay Christian Academy, and Victory Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
89% of private elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo - Dress-up days are always a favorite at CCA! From fun themes to creative costumes, students across every grade get the chance to express themselves, build school spirit, and make lasting memories together.
(Christian)
(11)
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
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
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 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
[+] 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
Christian Academy Of Chula Vista (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
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
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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,725 Students
502,142 Students
% Average Students of Color
76%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
195 Teachers
44,362 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
39 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1072
(Out of 1600)
1270
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,270
$17,739
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$1,077
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,750
$8,437
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
41 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
175 Students
57,653 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,073 Students
81,014 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
17%
# Black Students
91 Students
23,403 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
333 Students
193,229 Students
% White Students
17%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
3,903 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
189 Students
121,885 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA include St. Rose Of Lima School, South Bay Christian Academy, and Victory Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chula Vista?
9 private elementary schools are located in Chula Vista.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista private elementary schools are approximately 76% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chula Vista?
89% of private elementary schools in Chula Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?

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