The Gillispie School vs. The Childrens School
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School Overview
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The Gillispie School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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The Childrens School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
Gillispie School, named La Jolla's Best Private Elementary School, is an independent, coeducational day school enrolling students from age two through Grade Six.
Our school community is devoted to educational excellence, and our program serves as a springboard for children`s love of learning, creativity, and readiness for the future.
We value kindness, respect, and individual commitment to the larger world. Our expansive campus is located in downtown La Jolla, and includes a fine arts center, early childhood art atelier, science bungalow, sustainable garden, and library.
Two playgrounds, a sports field, and gymnasium provide areas for recess and physical education. Students benefit from San Diego's numerous natural and intellectual resources.
We know that finding the right environment for your child's education makes a world of difference.
At The Children`s School (TCS) in La Jolla, our Toddler - Eighth grade students are part of a unique envrionment where risk-taking is expected, where making a difference is encouraged, and where working together is the norm. For over 44 years, TCS has been inspiring, engaging, and preparing students to become 21st Century learners and leaders through an intellectually rigorous academic program which is hands-on and project-based and a nationally recognized social curriculum.
TCS seeks to inspire each child's unique potential and desire for life-long learning.
We invite you to visit our 6.5 acre campus to experience the TCS difference for yourself.
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Please inquire.
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Year Founded
1953
1972
Students Body
Total Students
369 students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
70%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
68
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Pre-K Students
110
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Kindergarten Students
31
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Grade 1 Students
34
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Grade 2 Students
34
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Grade 3 Students
27
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Grade 4 Students
29
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Grade 5 Students
18
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Grade 6 Students
18
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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89%
Average Class Size
14
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,000
$6,490
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade.
Depends on program. Information on website. We do offer Financial Assistance to Kindergarten - 8th grade families.
% on Financial Aid
20%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$13,000
Acceptance Rate
70%
80%
Admissions Director
Elyn Roberts
Rachel Ridgeway
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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A variety of after school sports program and inter-scholastic sports 5th-8th grade, A variety of art and music program including piano, A variety of science, cooking, drama, etc., gardening enrichment classes for all ages, painting, pottery, sculpting, theater