San Diego Schools and Universities
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Schools and universities are scattered all over San Diego. Private or public, schools in San Diego offer only the best and quality education. San Diego is a coveted locale for college students around the world. From private to public universities and well reputed junior colleges, San Diego attracts local students from around the county, students nationwide and foreign exchange students. The many diverse San Diego college campuses excel in a variety of subjects and specialized programs, including science and engineering and high-transfer and multi-major programs.
San Diego Colleges and Universities
University of California Can Diego (UCSD) – La Jolla
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla CA 92093
University of California San Diego, also known as UC San Diego and UCSD, is ranked among the top ten public universities for undergraduate education in the country. Though academic majors range across the board, UCSD is particularly distinguished in the fields of science and engineering.
Fun Fact: UCSD’s unique library was named after La Jolla native Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. The library made a guest appearance in Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, the sequel to the cult favorite Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
University of California Can Diego (UCSD) – La Jolla Website
University of San Diego (USD)
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego CA 92110
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution offering more than sixty Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees. The campus architecture is reminiscent of the Spanish Renaissance era, and pairs nicely with beautiful ocean views.
University of San Diego (USD) Website
San Diego State University (SDSU)
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego CA 92182
San Diego State University, or SDSU, provides 81 undergraduate degrees as well as 74 graduate programs and 14 joint doctoral degrees. Coupled with innovative facilities and research, the opportunities for students are endless.
San Diego State University Website
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA 92096
California State San Marcos offers the individual appeal of a small campus with the significance of a California State University. Not only does this university have strong academics, but they also focus on the students as active participants in the learning process.
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Website
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego CA 92106
Point Loma Nazarene is one of the leading Christian universities in the country, with high quality academic programs and such diverse degrees as medicine and ministry. And take a walk on the campus to discover breathtaking views of the ocean.
[ttp://www.pointloma.edu/home Point Loma Nazarene University Website]
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)
1010 2nd Avenue, San Diego CA 92101
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, better known as FIDM, has the perfect combination of education and industry offering sixteen majors within both a two year Associate of Arts Degrees as well as Advanced Study Programs. With a powerful network of over 30,000 alumni as well as professors immersed in the industry, you will be getting your education from the best with the best.
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Website
Alliant International University
10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego CA 92131
6160 Cornerstone Court East, San Diego CA 92121
Alliant International focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the applied social sciences with six campuses located in California. These include campuses in Fresno, Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, even one in Mexico City.
Alliant International University Website
DeVry University
2655 Camino del Rio N., San Diego CA 92108
DeVry University is focused on every student’s career success and offers students a variety of options to learn where and when they want. Whether onsite at 80 plus locations or online, on the weekends, or through a combination of options, DeVry is dedicated to help their students obtain the career of their dreams.
Fun Fact: More than 90% of DeVry graduates hold positions in their chosen field within six months of graduation.
DeVry University Website
National University – La Jolla
11355 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla CA 92037
National University is the second largest private institution of higher learning in California with five schools including, Business and Management, Engineering and Technology, Health and Human Services, Media and Communication and the College of Letters and Sciences.
Fun Fact: National University provides more Master’s Degrees in education to minority students than any other college or university in the nation.
National University – La Jolla Website
New School of Architecture and Design
1249 F. Street, San Diego CA 92101
In addition to learning essential aspects of working in the real world, students at New School can choose from a variety of majors including Bachelor degrees in Architecture, Arts in Visual Communication, Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Architecture, First Professional Degree, Master of Architecture and Second Professional Degree. The primarily afternoon and evening architecture program enables architecture students to work in area firms during the day.
New School of Architecture and Design Website
Remington College
123 Camino de la Reina North Building, Suite 101, San Diego CA 92108
Remington College offers unique programs including Massage Therapy, Computer Networking Technology, Criminal Justice and Operations Management. Their mission is to help prepare graduates for entry-level employment by providing them with practical, hands-on training.
Remington College Website
San Diego Christian College - El Cajon
2100 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon CA 92019
San Diego Christian College provides an excellent liberal arts education all within the framework of the Bible. The college offers Bachelor Degree programs in areas such as Aviation, Bible, Communication, Kinesiology, and Psychology.
San Diego Christian College - El Cajon Website
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America, with nearly 20 locations, as well as world-wide Internet delivery. Offering more than 100 degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels, the university is constantly innovating to help students balance their education within their lifestyle.
University of Phoenix Website
Woodbury University
1060 8th Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego CA 92101
With approximately 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students attending Woodbury University, all students receive individual attention in the classes. Majors include a Bachelor of Architecture, Arts, Fine Arts, Science, Master of Architecture in Real Estate Development, Master of Business Administration and lastly, a Master of Organizational Leadership.
Woodbury University Website
Cuyamaca Community College
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon California 92019
Cuyamaca Community College offers 49 degree programs as well as 46 certificates, ranging anywhere from ornamental horticulture to child development. This college was recently rated the sixteenth fastest growing middle sized community college in the nation.
Cuyamaca Community College Website
San Diego Community College District
3375 Camino del Rio South, San Diego CA 92108
The district’s three colleges include San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar, and serve the academic and occupational training needs of 100,000 students every year. Their main purpose is providing education for the real world.
San Diego Community College District Website
San Diego City College
1313 Park Blvd., San Diego CA 92101
San Diego City College views education as the development of the whole person, and attempts to meet the diverse and ever-changing educational, cultural, and economic needs of the community it serves. This college provides lower division general education, including associate degrees, certificate of achievement, and the preparation for transfer to a four-year college.
San Diego City College Website
San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego CA 92111
San Diego Mesa College is one of the largest and most successful of California’s 108 community colleges, and the largest college in the San Diego Community College District. Along with a state of the art Learning Resource Center, the college provides nineteen intercollegiate athletic teams, clubs, performance groups, and fun activities.
San Diego Mesa College Website
San Diego Miramar College
10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego CA 92126
San Diego Miramar College prepares students for high demand and well paying careers in the highly competitive labor market, including biotechnology, aviation, automotive, diesel, and alternate fuel technologies. Miramar is also home to the Biotechnology Center, Advanced Transportation and Energy Center, and the San Diego Regional Public Safety Institute.
Fun Fact: One of only ten advanced transportation technology centers in California, Miramar College boasts career training in automotive – ASE certified, diesel, heavy equipment, alternative fuels, and FAA-certified aviation technologies.
San Diego Miramar College Website
Grossmont Community College
8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon CA 92020
From art to cardiovascular technology to culinary arts, Grossmont Community College offers 150 associate’s degrees, transfer programs and certificates. Also offered are intercollegiate sports, theatre arts, music performance, and competitive speech.
Grossmont Community College Website
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon CA 92020
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides leadership for learning opportunities that anticipate, prepare for, and meet the future challenges of the complex society we live in today. They achieve this with five guiding principles: academic excellence, unity, standardization, alignment, and resources.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Website
Mira Costa Community College
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside CA 92056
With one of the highest UC transfer rates of all community colleges in San Diego County, Mira Costa Community College has popular majors like business administration, psychology, biological sciences, commercial music, and real estate. The college activities include weekly college hour events, cultural events, and performing arts featuring guest artists and student work.
Mira Costa Community College Website
Palomar Community College
1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos CA 92069
Palomar Community College boasts 200 associate degrees and certificate programs with more than 30,000 full and part time students. As well as a superb education program, this college also houses a 400-seat Howard Brubeck Theatre, the Boehm Art Gallery as well as the only planetarium in north San Diego Country.
Palomar Community College Website
Southwestern College
900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Southwestern College is the only institute of higher education located in the southern portion of San Diego County. With 18,000 students annually, 285 associate’s degrees and certificate options, and a host of noncredit courses, there is something for everyone.
Southwestern College Website
San Diego Primary and Secondary Schools
The San Diego Unified School District, also known as San Diego City Schools, is the school district that serves the majority of San Diego. It includes 113 elementary schools, 23 middle schools, 4 atypical schools, 10 alternative schools, 27 high schools, and 25 charter schools. In the northern part of the city, Poway Unified School District and San Dieguito Union High School District are districts outside city limits, but serve several schools within city limits. In the southern part of the city, Sweetwater Union High School District serves multiple schools within city limits, although it is headquartered outside city limits.
San Diego High Schools
Charter
Cortez Hill Academy – Cortez Hill (Downtown)
201 A St.
San Diego, CA 92101
Cortez Hill Academy – Cortez Hill (Downtown) Website
Private denominational
Cathedral Catholic – Pacific Highlands Ranch
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
Cathedral Catholic – Pacific Highlands Ranch Website
Lutheran High – Oak Park
2755 55th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
Lutheran High – Oak Park Website
St. Augustine – North Park
3266 Nutmeg Street
San Diego, CA 92104
St. Augustine – North Park Website
The Academy of Our Lady Peace – University Heights
4860 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92116
The Academy of Our Lady Peace – University Heights Website
Mater Dei Catholic High School – Chula Vista
Southwest Corner of High 125 and Olympic Parkway
Chula Vista, CA
Mater Dei Catholic High School – Chula Vista Website
Private nonsectarian
Balboa Secondary School
525 Hawthorn St. #1 San Diego, CA 92101
Balboa Secondary School Website
Futures High School, San Diego – West Mission Valley
1450 Frazee Rd. 306
San Diego, CA 92108
Pacific Ridge School – Carlsbad
6269 El Fuerte
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Pacific Ridge School – Carlsbad Website
Poway Unified
Mt. Carmel – Rancho Penasquitos
9550 Carmel Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92129
Mt. Carmel – Rancho Penasquitos Website
Rancho Bernardo – Rancho Bernardo
13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
Rancho Bernardo – Rancho Bernardo Website
Westview – Torrey Highlands
13500 Camino del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
Westview – Torrey Highlands Website
San Diego Unified
Clairemont High – West Clairemont
4150 Ute Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
Clairemont High – West Clairemont Website
Will C. Crawford Educational Complex – City Heights
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
Will C. Crawford Educational Complex – City Heights Website
Patrick Henry – College Area
6702 Wandermere Drive
San Diego, CA 92120
Patrick Henry – College Area Website
Herbert Hoover – Normal Heights
4474 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
Herbert Hoover – Normal Heights Website
La Jolla High – La Jolla
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla High – La Jolla Website
Lincoln – Lincoln Park
4777 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
Lincoln – Lincoln Park Website
James Madison – East Clairemont
4833 Doliva Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
James Madison – East Clairemont Website
Mira Mesa High – Mira Mesa
10510 Reagan Road
San Diego, CA 92126
Mira Mesa High – Mira Mesa Website
Mission Bay – Pacific Beach
2475 Grand Avenue San Diego, CA 92109
Samuel F.B. Morse – Encanto
6905 Skyline Drive
San Diego, CA 92114
Samuel F.B. Morse – Encanto Website
Point Loma – Point Loma
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
Point Loma – Point Loma Website
San Diego High – Downtown
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego High – Downtown Website
School of Creative and Performing Arts – Paradise Hills
2425 Dusk Drive
San Diego, CA 92139
School of Creative and Performing Arts – Paradise Hills Website
Scripps Ranch – Scripps Ranch
10410 Treena Street
San Diego, CA 92131
Scripps Ranch – Scripps Ranch Website
Junipero Serra – Tierrasanta
5156 Santo Road
San Diego, CA 92124
Junipero Serra – Tierrasanta Website
University City High – University City
6949 Genesee Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
University City High – University City Website
San Dieguito Union
Canyon Crest Academy – Pacific Highlands Ranch
710 Encinitas Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92130
Canyon Crest Academy – Pacific Highlands Ranch Website
Torrey Pines – Carmel Valley
3710 Del Mar Heights Road
San Diego, CA 92130
Torrey Pines – Carmel Valley Website
Sweetwater Union
Montgomery – Otay Mesa
3250 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
Montgomery – Otay Mesa Website
San Ysidro High – San Ysidro
5353 Airway Road
San Diego, CA 92154
San Ysidro High – San Ysidro Website
Southwest – Nestor
1685 Hollister Street
San Diego, CA 92154
Southwest – Nestor Website
San Diego Junior High Schools and Middle Schools
Poway Unified
Bernardo Heights – Rancho Bernardo
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
Bernardo Heights – Rancho Bernardo Website
Black Mountain – Rancho Penasquitos
9291 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
Black Mountain – Rancho Penasquitos Website
Mesa Verde – Rancho Penasquitos
8375 Entreken Way
San Diego, CA 92129
Mesa Verde – Rancho Penasquitos Website
San Diego Unified
Bell – Paradise Hills
620 Briarwood Road
San Diego, CA 92139
Bell – Paradise Hills Website
Challenger – Mira Mesa
10810 Parkdale Ave.
San Diego, CA 92126
Challenger – Mira Mesa Website
Monroe Clark – City Heights East
2388 Thorn Street
San Diego, CA 92105
Monroe Clark – City Heights East Website
Correia – Ocean Beach
4302 Valeta Street
San Diego, CA 92107
Correia – Ocean Beach Website
Dana – Point Loma Heights
1775 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92107
Dana – Point Loma Heights Website
DePortola – Tierrasanta
11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92124
DePortola – Tierrasanta Website
Kroc – East Clairemont
5050 Conrad Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
Kroc – East Clairemont Website
Lewis – Allied Gardens
5170 Greenbrier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
Lewis – Allied Gardens Website
Mann – City Heights East
4345 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
Mann – City Heights East Website
Marshall – Scripps Ranch
9700 Avenue of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
Marshall – Scripps Ranch Website
Marston – West Clairemont
3799 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
Marston – West Clairemont Website
Montgomery – Otay Mesay
2470 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
Montgomery – Otay Mesay Website
Muirlands – La Jolla
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Muirlands – La Jolla Website
Pacific Beach Middle – Pacific Beach
4676 Ingraham St.
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach Middle – Pacific Beach Website
Pershing – San Carlos
8204 San Carlos Drive
San Diego, CA 92119
Pershing – San Carlos Website
Roosevelt – Hillcrest
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
Roosevelt – Hillcrest Website
Standley – University City
6298 Radcliffe Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Standley – University City Website
Taft Middle – Serra Mesa
9191 Gramercy Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Taft Middle – Serra Mesa Website
Wangenheim – Mira Mesa
9230 Gold Coast Drive
San Diego, CA 92126
Wangenheim – Mira Mesa Website
Wilson – City Heights West
3838 Orange Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
Wilson – City Heights West Website
San Dieguito Unified
Carmel Valley Middle – Carmel Valley
3800 Mykonos Lane
San Diego, CA 92130
Carmel Valley Middle – Carmel Valley Website
Sweetwater Union
Mar Vista – Nestor
1267 Thermal Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
Mar Vista – Nestor Website
Southwest – Otay Mesa
2710 Iris Ave. San Diego, CA 92154
San Diego Elementary Schools
Private Denominational
Christian Elementary – College Area
6747 Amherst St.
San Diego, CA 92115
Christian Elementary – College Area Website
Poway Unified
Adobe Bluffs – Rancho Penasquitos
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
Adobe Bluffs – Rancho Penasquitos Website
Canyon View – Rancho Penasquitos
9225 Adolphia St.
San Diego, CA 92129
Canyon View – Rancho Penasquitos Website
Deer Canyon - Rancho Penasquitos
13455 Russet Leaf Lane
San Diego, CA 92129
Deer Canyon - Rancho Penasquitos Website
Highland Ranch – Carmle Mountain Ranch
14840 Waverly Downs Way
San Diego, CA 92128
Highland Ranch – Carmle Mountain Ranch Website
Los Penasquitos - Rancho Penasquitos
14125 Cuca Street
San Diego, CA 92129
Los Penasquitos - Rancho Penasquitos Website
Morning Creek – Sabre Springs
10925 Morning Creek Drive South
San Diego, CA 92128
Morning Creek – Sabre Springs Website
Park Village - Rancho Penasquitos
7930 Park Village Road
San Diego, CA 92129
Park Village - Rancho Penasquitos Website
Rolling Hills - Rancho Penasquitos
15255 Penasquitos Drive
San Diego, CA 92129
Rolling Hills - Rancho Penasquitos Website
Shoal Creek – Carmel Mountain Ranch
11775 Shoal Creek Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
Shoal Creek – Carmel Mountain Ranch Website
Sundance - Rancho Penasquitos
8944 Twin Trails Dr. San Diego, CA 92129
Sunset Hills - Rancho Penasquitos
9291 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
Sunset Hills - Rancho Penasquitos Website
Turtleback – Rancho Bernardo
15855 Turtleback Road
San Diego, CA 92127
Turtleback – Rancho Bernardo Website
Westwood – Rancho Bernardo
17449 Matinal Road
San Diego, CA 92127
Westwood – Rancho Bernardo Website
San Diego Pre Schools through High Schools
Private Denominational
The Bishop’s School – La Jolla
7607 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
The Bishop’s School – La Jolla Website
Midway Baptist Schools – Otay Mesa
2460 Palm Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
Midway Baptist Schools – Otay Mesa Website
Little Lamb Land Christian Preschool – South East
4168 Market St.
San Diego, CA 92102
Little Lamb Land Christian Preschool – South East Website
San Diego Jewish Academy – Carmel Valley
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
San Diego Jewish Academy – Carmel Valley Website
San Diego Academy – Paradise Hills
2800 East 4th St.
National City, CA 91950
San Diego Academy – Paradise Hills Website
Private Nonsecretarian
Francis W. Parker (lower school) – Mission Hills
4201 Randolph Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Francis W. Parker (lower school) – Mission Hills Website
Francis W. Parker (upper school) – Linda Vista
6501 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
Francis W. Parker (upper school) – Linda Vista Website
La Jolla Country Day School – La Jolla
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla Country Day School – La Jolla Website
Pacific Ridge School – Carlsbad
6269 El Fuerte
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Pacific Ridge School – Carlsbad Website
