Cook Education Center in San Diego, CA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 7 through 12 in a large city setting.
The school enrolls 53 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 8 teachers.
Nearly half of the student body (49%) represents students of color, reflecting moderate diversity within the enrollment.
Located in the Mission Valley neighborhood, Cook Education Center is a member of a state or regional independent school association.
The school is part of the San Diego private school community, offering specialized education services in a city environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cook Education Center?
The application deadline for Cook Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cook Education Center located?
Cook Education Center is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Mission Valley.
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Cook Education Center is Urban Skills Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Warren-walker Middle School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy of San Diego (1.1 miles away)
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