Coronado Schools

Coronado Schools are one of the main reasons families choose to live here. The public schools which are managed by the Coronado Unified School District, has a high school, a middle school, 2 elementary schools, and arts-specific school under the name of COSA(Coronado School of the Arts), a new media school referred to as the "Coronado New Media Academy, an adult education program and the "Palm Academy" which offers an alternative program for students having difficulties with the traditional educational system. Below is a list of the schools and how to contact them with specific questions. For More information regarding the Coronado Unified School District, CLICK HERE

Coronado Public Schools Mission Statement

Through rigorous academic standards, high expectations, and a coordinated curriculum, the Coronado Unified School District, in partnership with our small, involved community, will graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in higher education, careers, society, and life with the confidence not only to dream, but to determine their futures

Other Coronado Public Schools

Palm Academy for Learning

The Palm Academy is an alternative learning environment offered by the Coronado Unified School District. The mission of the Palm Academy is as follows:

"It is the mission of Palm Academy to promote the conditions that facilitate quality education and equity for all learners. We provide a broad spectrum of options and opportunities. In choosing these options and opportunities, each learner has an equal chance to be successful. We provide the tools for a quality life, including skills in promoting physical and mental well-being, adapting to a changing world, self-enrichment, creativity, citizenship, and employability. Our focus is on the needs of the learner: including different learning styles and environments, varied time structures, and varied strategies. Our focus empowers and builds on the strengths of the individual learners, their families, and their communities."

Coronado School of the Arts

The Coronado School of the Arts or COSA as it is known around town is a nationally recognized program focused on providing programs to students wanted advanced classes in music, art, theater and dance.

Coronado New Media Academy

Similar to COSA, the Coronado New Media Academy is a school within a school concept. This program, which serves 9th to 12th graders, offers classes focused on new media such as digital video, 2D and 3D design and state of the art technology.

Coronado Adult Education

The Coronado Adult Education Program is similar to many adult education programs offered by other towns and cities across the country. This program also offers over 300 classes online.

Private Schools in Coronado

Christ Church Day School - Christ Church Day School is a small episcopal school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and serves the grades of first grade through sixth grade. The mission statement of the school is as follows:
"The Educational Mission of Christ Episcopal Church is predicated on Anglican Theologians of The 17th Century who suggested that human reason offers a tool to interpret scriptures and to wrestle with the most difficult issues of humanity. It is our desire to establish a learning environment that fosters the development of reason and critical thinking skills to serve in the exploration of the deepest issues of humanity and to better understand our responsibilities as individuals for the well-being of society. It is an environment founded on the love of God and the love of our fellow human beings".

Sacred Heart Parish School - Sacred Heart is a private catholic school attached to the local catholic church in Coronado.

Graham Memorial Preschool - Graham Memorial is a wonderful preschool offering a top preschool education to many young students in Coronado. Many of the teachers at Graham have been with the school over 10 years and some of the teachers have been at the school for over 20 years. In addition, many of the teachers live in the community and keep in touch with their students even after they graduate high school. Graham is a wonderful example of how preschool can prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

Montessori School of San Diego at Coronado - The Montessori School also has a strong presence in Coronado offering a strong preschool education for children in Coronado at 2 separate locations.