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San Diego educational institutions

There are 2,403 schools and educational institutions in the greater San Diego metro area, including the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Poway. Combined, these San Diego metro educational institutions employ 40,272 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in San Diego

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
846
 
$243,044,851
Parent teacher associations
 
573
 
$29,899,499
Student service organizations
 
476
 
$298,221,819
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
223
 
$1,456,735,313
Adult education and ESL centers
 
216
 
$16,590,350
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
206
 
$18,499,438
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
146
 
$537,061,706
Fraternities and sororities
 
102
 
$6,946,579
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
82
 
$12,589,619
Education professional societies
 
82
 
$6,567,225
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Job trends for San Diego educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
295
1-10
 
70
11-25
 
38
26-100
 
72
101 to 1,000
 
55
1,000+
 
8
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Sizes of educational institutions in San Diego

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
555
$250k to $1M
 
127
$1M to $5M
 
88
$5M to $25M
 
64
$25M to $100M
 
25
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of educational institutions in San Diego

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1-20 of 2,403

Aztec Shops

Aztec Shops offers commercial support services to SDSU, including a large bookstore and student housing.
Revenue
$86.8m
Assets
$201.8m
Employees
1,997
EIN
95-0516240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Classical Academy

Classical Academy is a charter school organization that operates two K-8 schools, one high school, and an online school.
Revenue
$74.8m
Assets
$151.7m
Employees
838
EIN
33-0857665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

EJE Academies

Dual language charter schools in El Cajon, CA serving K-8 students with a 90/10 English-Spanish immersion program to prepare leaders for a just global society.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$42.7m
Employees
148
EIN
20-2696218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Literacy First Charter Schools

Literacy First Charter Schools nurtures K-12 students, fostering literacy, life skills, and community engagement in a supportive environment dedicated to academic and personal growth.
Revenue
$33.1m
Assets
$41.4m
Employees
347
EIN
91-2145223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Integrity Charter School

Integrity Charter School provides K-8 education, emphasizing strong reading, writing and math skills alongside civility and responsibility.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
58
EIN
11-3695723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kingchavez Chavez Academy of Excellence

A family of five public charter schools in San Diego, committed to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence through love-based education.
Revenue
$29.6m
Assets
$37.0m
Employees
248
EIN
91-2146810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bella Mente Charter School

Bella Mente Charter School offers Montessori-based education for transitional kindergarten to 8th grade students, promoting socioeconomic diversity.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
89
EIN
45-3307047
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National University (NU)

National University offers a wide range of educational opportunities that will help you earn your associate's, bachelor's or master's degree or teaching credential.
Revenue
$544.2m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
4,248
EIN
23-7172306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

High Tech High (HTH)

High Tech High is a San Diego, California-based school-development organization that includes a network of charter schools, a teacher certification program, and a graduate school of education.
Revenue
$97.4m
Assets
$178.8m
Employees
1,120
EIN
33-0866664
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Institute of Effective Education (TIEE)

The Institute for Effective Education (TIEE) is a California corporation in good standing, chartered in 1972 to provide education and related services to students with unique learning needs.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
240
EIN
95-2773236
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU)

Point Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith.
Revenue
$187.3m
Assets
$252.3m
Employees
2,440
EIN
95-1644035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hawking Steam Charter Schools

Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter School prepares students for college and career readiness through an integrated Project-based S.T.E.A.M. curriculum that emphasizes social emotional awareness.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$69.9m
Employees
256
EIN
47-3453807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steele Canyon High School (SCHS)

Steele Canyon High School is a public charter high school located in the San Diego East County community of Spring Valley, California, United States. Opened in 2000, the school serves students in grades nine through grade twelve.
Revenue
$32.1m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
262
EIN
51-0629116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cambiar Education

Cambiars vision is simple: Spark disruptive or creative change by scaling bold ideas that undeniably prove how every student can receive a world-class education. Continued on Sch O.
Revenue
$31.7m
Assets
$31.6m
Employees
85
EIN
81-3508420
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Guajome Park Academy (GPA)

Guajome Park Academy is a college preparatory school designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners, with curriculum that includes an optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for grades 11 - 12, as well as nine Advanced Placement courses.
Revenue
$25.2m
Assets
$25.5m
Employees
211
EIN
33-0625396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Julian Charter School

Operate a California Charter School and to enable students to become competent contributing members of society equipped with reading, writing, math, technology, and problem solving skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$35.0m
Employees
262
EIN
33-0894086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS)

La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS) is an independent college-preparatory school serving students from age 3 through Grade 12 in San Diego, California.
Revenue
$54.0m
Assets
$122.1m
Employees
427
EIN
95-1875978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF)

San Diego State University Research Foundation's mission is to support and further the research, education and community service objectives of San Diego State University.
Revenue
$226.2m
Assets
$298.7m
Employees
3,772
EIN
95-6042721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Educational Enrichment Systems

EES provides affordable child development programs for low-income families in San Diego, including high-quality preschool and full-day toddler care.
Revenue
$23.3m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
245
EIN
95-3415446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges / GCCCD Auxiliary

THE Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges SERVES THE COLLEGES AND THE GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BY SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING JOINTLY SEEKING NEW EXTERNAL FUNDING FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND ....
Revenue
$56.3m
Assets
$53.3m
Employees
112
EIN
33-0905402
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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