For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,641 students in El Cajon, CA (there are , serving 27,344 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in El Cajon, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in El Cajon, CA include Christian Junior/Senior High School, El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School, and Christian Elementary School-east Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked El Cajon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School![El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.]( "El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1640 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
Gr: K-6 | 357 students
Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students Tuition listed
509 Ballard St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Grace Elementary School
(Catholic)
2766 Navajo Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 466-0055
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
Chase Ranch Montessori School
Montessori School
1090 S Anza St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Childrens Choice Learning Conn
Daycare / Preschool
450 N Pierce St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-4014
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-4014
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
211 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
Dayspring Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
El Cajon KinderCare![El Cajon KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom - Crib Area]( "El Cajon KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom - Crib Area")
Daycare / Preschool
1470 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-5959
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-5959
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
867 S Lincoln Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0559
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0559
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Kids Forum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
1471 Granite Hills
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-8800
Gr: NS-PK | 232 students
Pepper Valley Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1358 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-7770
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-7770
Gr: PK-K | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
1431 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-0131
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-0131
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Tuition listed
El Cajon, California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1052 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 593-6090
Gr: K-2 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top ranked private schools in El Cajon, CA include Christian Junior/Senior High School, El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School, and Christian Elementary School-east Campus.
How many private schools are located in Eljon?
18 private schools are located in Eljon.
How diverse are private schools in Eljon?
Eljon private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Eljon go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Eljon are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Eljon?
Which private schools in Eljon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Eljon include: Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten vs. St. Kieran Catholic School, El Cajon KinderCare vs. Holy Trinity Elementary School
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