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Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: You have the most positive schools I've ever seen!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Urban Skills Center often compared to?
Urban Skills Center is often viewed alongside schools like Children's Workshop by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Urban Skills Center?
The application deadline for Urban Skills Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Urban Skills Center located?
Urban Skills Center is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Mission Valley.
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People that viewed Urban Skills Center also viewed these schools: Children's Workshop, Aseltine School, Sierra School Of San Diego, Teri, Inc. The Country School and New Haven Yfs.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Urban Skills Center is Cook Education Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy of San Diego (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Children's Workshop
Special Education School
9524 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 521-3990
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 521-3990
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
4027 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
1.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
7.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
25.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-boys | Special Education School
216 W Los Angeles Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4035
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4035
31.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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