Day Prep (2026-27 Profile)

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Day Prep

7717 Fay Ave La Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (619) 995-3115

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Day Prep in La Jolla, CA, serves 49 students from preâ€“kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based alternative school setting.
The school maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 3:1 with 15 teachers supporting its enrolled students.
Approximately 25.58% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Day Prep is located in a large city locale and offers coâ€“educational programs from early learning through middle school grades.
The total enrollment of 49 students positions Day Prep as a smallerâ€“scale private school option in the La Jolla area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Day Prep
Pre-K	6
Kind	3
1	3
2	3
3	8
4	6
5	8
6	5
8	6
Ungraded	1

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Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Day Prep?

The application deadline for Day Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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