Catholic Schools Near Me in San Diego

Choosing a Catholic school in San Diego

Catholic schools in San Diego, CA form the whole child — mind, heart, and soul. Alongside strong, college-prep academics, a Catholic education offers daily faith formation, the sacraments, service to others, and a community grounded in Gospel values. San Diego families can choose from diocesan and parish schools, plus high schools and academies run by religious orders.

Diocesan & parish schools

Most Catholic elementary and K-8 schools in San Diego are parish schools, operated under the local archdiocese with a school Mass, sacramental preparation, and a close-knit community that knows each child by name. These are the schools marked Diocesan above.

Religious-order high schools & academies

Many of the area's best-known Catholic high schools are run by religious orders — the Jesuits, Dominicans, Basilians, and the Religious of the Sacred Heart among them — each with its own charism and tradition. They are marked religious order above, with the sponsoring order noted.

Connect with Catholics in San Diego

Catholic Connect is more than a directory — it's a community. Find your parish, then meet other Catholics near you, join Catholic groups, discover local events, and grow your faith alongside a real community in San Diego.

Looking nationwide? See our directory of notable Catholic schools across the U.S.