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Best Lemon Grove 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 439 students in Lemon Grove, CA (there are , serving 2,587 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Lemon Grove, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Lemon Grove, CA is St. John Of The Cross School.
75% of private schools in Lemon Grove, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Lemon Grove 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Of The Cross School
(Catholic)
8175 Lemon Grove Way
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 466-8624
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Tuition listed
Christian Creative Learning Academy
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Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2920 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 698-4306
Gr: PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Fred Finch Youth Center Nonpublic School
Special Education School
3434 Grove St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 797-1090
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1345 Skyline Dr
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 740-0017
Gr: K-12 | 94 students

Overview

This Town (Lemon Grove)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
439 Students
665,753 Students
% Average Students of Color
70%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
55,547 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
11%
59%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
16%
# Black Students
34 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
129 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
29%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
41 Students
189,149 Students
% of Others Students
9%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lemon Grove, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Lemon Grove, CA is St. John Of The Cross School.
How many private schools are located in Lemon Grove?
4 private schools are located in Lemon Grove.
What percentage of students in Lemon Grove go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Lemon Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lemon Grove?
75% of private schools in Lemon Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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