The Gillispie School

Gillispie School is an independent, coeducational day school enrolling 265 students from age two through Grade Six. Our campus is located in downtown La Jolla.

Learning is a journey in which children are active participants. Our Preschool through Grade 6 students partner with teachers to further their academic, creative, and social growth. We balance a child-centered approach that does not rush childhood with well-researched academic programs that demand higher-level thinking. We focus on social emotional learning that develops strength of character, kindness towards others, and openness to diverse ideas and cultures. To become positive contributors to society, students must become joyous learners, empathetic citizens of the world, articulate communicators, and independent and confident problem-solvers. At Gillispie, we partner with families to provide the best opportunity for children to achieve these goals.