×
Search for Schools

Private School in La Mesa, CA

Contact Our School

Day-McKellar Preparatory School, La Mesa:
Day-McKellar Preparatory School in La Mesa in San Diego County, Southern CA, is an accredited private school for children in grades Kindergarten through to 12th. At Day-McKeller, the emphasis is on critical thinking and reasoning skills. Our classrooms are designed to suit each subject and its optimal teaching and learning experience. Day-McKellar Preparatory School is an inspiring educational community where families cultivate integrity, self-awareness and appreciation for all of life's wonders so they can create an inspired life spent realizing their dreams.

Email: Contact us here 

( or request a callback ).

Accreditation:

Photo of Private School in La Mesa, CADay-McKellar Preparatory School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

"I have never visited a school where the environment is so nurturing, healthy and everyone is striving to create a loving, caring learning environment for their students."
- WASC Report excerpt from WASC Visiting Committee.

Cara Day-McKellar, M.A. Founder and Head of School:
Starting college at 16, Cara knew she would have her own school one day, but wanted to add the science to her gift. She completed her credentials and master's degree at SDSU, and then taught in the La Mesa Spring Valley and Jamul-Dulzura School districts. In 1997, Cara developed a program for families that was adopted by the San Diego Council on Literacy, the third largest literacy organization in the world.

The practices, curriculum, and philosophy of Day-McKellar Preparatory School are based on Cara's vast experiences in the field of education, her work with hundreds of families, and from motherhood of her own four children. Every detail reflects a piece of wisdom about what children and their families need to regain their once naturally profoundly curious state, so they can live with enthusiasm and delight.

Education Programs:

- Kindergarten through to 12th grade
- Ideal 1:8 faculty-to-student ratio
- Individualized education for every child
- Constructivist, or experience-based, learning
- Emphasis on critical thinking and reasoning skills
- Expert writing instruction
- Harvard Math Standards
- Classrooms designed to suit each subject

School Location:
Our school is located at 5300 Jackson Drive in La Mesa in San Diego County.

Email: Contact Us
Request a Callback
Address: 5300 Jackson Drive, La Mesa, San Diego County, California , USA
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
St. John's Episcopal School
Courses / Programs
St. John's Episcopal School in Chula Vista is a private school offering grades Pre-K through to 8th Grade. We are located just 7 miles from downtown San Diego and the Mexican border in the South Bay Region. St. John’s School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the National Association of Episcopal Schools. To earn accreditation, our school maintains high standards with regard to curriculum, school philosophy and the professional qualifications of faculty and administration.

St. John’s School is part of the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. We observe the liturgical calendar and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Holy Eucharist; and we acknowledge our part in Christ’s, one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

We provide an excellent faculty, a diverse and exciting student body and an interested and involved parent community. We continue to strive towards excellence in education, including moral and spiritual education as well as academics, the arts and physical education.
Educational Programs (Preschool through Grade 8)
- Pre-School & Montessori programs (For ages 3 - 4 years)
- Kindergarten programs
- Elementary School programs (Grades 1 through to 5th)
- Middle School programs (Grades 6, 7 and 8)

Resource programs include:
- Music
- Physical Education
- Computers
- Sacred Study

Additionally:
- Before & afterschool care programs
Montessori Scotts Valley
Courses / Programs
Montessori Scotts Valley (MSV) provides the highest quality Montessori education from birth on, through our infants, toddlers & primary programs in Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County. As the only child care facility and school in Santa Cruz County associated with the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), MSV guarantees families throughout the county a true Montessori experience.

Each child at Montessori Scotts Valley is actively supported in the self-directed pursuit of lifelong intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Some families appreciate the children's joyful learning, others enjoy the beautiful indoor and outdoor children's environments, and many thrive in our warm community. We serve children using the philosophy and curriculum developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori education provides an education for life.

Montessori Scotts Valley first opened its doors for children in September 2003. Specially trained Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers staff our school. All Head Teachers hold a Bachelor’s degree as well as a teaching diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale, the original overseeing organization established by Dr. Maria Montessori.
- Nido (Infants) program: This program serves infants from 6 weeks of age to 18 months.

- Toddlers program: The Puffins, our toddler class, serves children from 18 months through to 3 years.

- Primary programs: At three years, sometimes earlier, children are ready to join one of our two Primary - preschool - environments, the Otters / Dolphins, where they will stay for 3 years and through Kindergarten.

- Summer programs: These are a great way to continue your child's Montessori education.
Hope Technology School, California
Courses / Programs
Located in Palo Alto in Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hope Technology School (HTS) is a not-for-profit school, established in 2001, with the mission of providing an exceptional learning experience for typical and special needs children from preschool through to 8th grade in a fully inclusive, technology rich environment. We also have the Prep Center, a "Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students. The special needs of our students may include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning differences, speech disorders and emotional challenges.

Our school serves families throughout the Redwood, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Sunnyvale and other Francisco Bay communities. Our inclusive ratio is 60% neurotypical students and 40% students with developmental differences. Maintaining small class size (average 12 students per class) with at least one teacher and one para-educator per class affords each student the support to reach his or her full potential.
Assistive Technology Programs for children from preschool through to 8th Grade (Educating both typical and special needs students):

- Preschool program
- Elementary School program
- Junior School program
- Middle School program

Also available:
- High School program ("Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students)
Glen Park Montessori Preschool, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
Glen Park Montessori is a premier pre school located in San Francisco, CA, off Van Ness Avenue 101, one block from BART and within walking distance of Glen Park Canyon. We provide a Montessori curriculum and ecology studies patterned in the Montessori framework.

Through our Ecology Studies, we invite children to become acquainted with our natural world through activities and field trips designed to connect them with the love of and appreciation for nature, an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life, thereby planting the seeds of sustainability.
- Preschool Program following Montessori Curriculum & Ecology Studies.

* We offer the Montessori Curriculum of early math concepts, reading skills, biology, botany anthropology, practical life skills, grace, courtesy and peace.

* A comprehensive art program covers a broad range of media and frequently encourages expression that overlaps our academic curriculum.
Parliament Tutors, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
Parliament Tutors is San Francisco's premier private tutoring and test preparation service covering all academic subjects, tutoring and standardized test preparation. With private tutors located throughout San Francisco, San Jose, Mill Valley, Berkeley and more, Parliament Tutors is committed to bringing students the most customized learning experiences from the most highly qualified tutors.

We provide K-8 tutoring and high school tutoring in math, science, English, social studies and foreign languages with special tutoring in maths and English, college courses help, assistance in writing essays and admissions counselling as well as college preparation courses including AP Test Prep, ACT Prep, SAT Prep, PSAT Prep, LSAT Prep. We also offer postgraduate preparation courses including LSAT, GRE, GMAT and MCAT Tests, as well as language training, TOEFL and ESL programs.

At Parliament Tutors, we develop individualized lesson plans, geared to meet the particular needs of each student. We sharpen students’ learning skills and teach them how to solve new problems independently. This enables students to acquire the abilities and the confidence they need to succeed.
* K-8 tutoring and high school tutoring in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Languages
* Special tutoring in Math and English
* College preparation courses SAT Prep, PSAT Prep, LSAT Prep, AP Test Prep, ACT Prep writing essays and admissions counselling
* Language training in Spanish, Italian, Chinese & more...
* College courses tutoring for Math, Economics, Computer Science, & Essays
* Postgraduate preparation courses including GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT tests
* ESL & TOEFL programs
Cal Coast Academy, Del Mar
Courses / Programs
Cal Coast Academy is a college preparatory WASC accredited, UC approved, and NCAA certified private school located in Del Mar in San Diego County, south-western CA, that serves students in grades 6-12. The faculty and staff members at Cal Coast Academy are committed to helping their students learn in new ways, enabling them to become independent, self-directed learners, and self-advocates.

Cal Coast Academy's singular focus is meeting the needs of all students. The dynamic academics, unparalleled faculty support, and customized educational plans are ideal for every type of learner. Cal Coast Academy believes that the cultivation and exemplification of integrity is of paramount importance within our academically stimulating environment.
Academic programs for Grades 6-12:

- English
- Mathematics
- History & Social Sciences
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Science
- Foreign Languages
- Honors Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- Homework Help
- College Counseling