Admissions

Thank you for your interest in The Preuss School UC San Diego!

Applications for Fall 2026 are now open through December 19, 2025. Open to all residents of San Diego County. Accepting applications for grades 6 through 12.

Preference given if low-income, first generation to attend college, and live within SDUSD boundaries.

There are typically more eligible applicants than space available, so the school holds a random public lottery. Those students not selected will be placed on a waiting list in accordance with the lottery. Students on the waiting list will be considered if a space becomes available.

Please keep in mind that due to limited space, admission cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that if a waitlisted applicant is not admitted for the academic year they applied for, they will be required to resubmit a new application in order to be considered for the following year.

All 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade applicants will initially go to a waitlist. Families will be notified as spots become available. Space in these grades is not guaranteed.

Las solicitudes para el otoño de 2026 están abiertas hasta el 19 de diciembre de 2025. Están abiertas a todos los residentes del Condado de San Diego. Se aceptan solicitudes para los grados 6 a 12.

Se da preferencia a las personas de bajos ingresos, a las que son la primera generación en asistir a la universidad y a las que viven dentro SDUSD.

Por lo general, hay más solicitantes elegibles que cupos disponibles, por lo que la escuela realiza un sorteo público aleatorio. Los estudiantes no seleccionados serán colocados en una lista de espera de acuerdo con el sorteo. Los estudiantes en la lista de espera serán considerados si hay un cupo disponible.

Tenga en cuenta que, debido al cupo limitado, no se puede garantizar la admisión.

Tenga en cuenta que, si un solicitante en lista de espera no es admitido para el año académico para el que solicitó admisión, deberá volver a presentar una nueva solicitud para ser considerado para el año siguiente.

Todos los solicitantes de 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 y 12 grado pasarán inicialmente a una lista de espera. Se notificará a las familias cuando haya cupos disponibles. No se garantiza espacio en estos grados.

The Admissions Process

There are typically more eligible applicants than space available, so the school holds a random public lottery.

Those students not selected will be placed on a waiting list in accordance with the lottery. Students on the waiting list will be considered if a space becomes available. Please keep in mind that due to limited space, admission cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that if a waitlisted applicant is not admitted for the academic year they applied for, they will be required to resubmit a new application in order to be considered for the following year.

All 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade applicants will initially go to a waitlist. Families will be notified as spots become available. Space in these grades is not guaranteed.

Below is the Income Federal Guidelines for the 26-27 school year application. If you want to see if you are considered low-income this is your guide when filling out the applicaiton.

Income Federal Guidelines for 25-26 SY

Admission Events

If you are interested in attending Preuss Discovery Day, please fill out the form below.

Preuss Discovery Day Registration Form

Dress Code

Welcome to the Preuss School UC San Diego! Our dress code is designed to promote a positive learning environment, ensure safety, and uphold a sense of professionalism and a culture of excellence. Below are the dress code expectations for all of our scholars.

Clothing items that are compliant with our dress code may be purchased from the Uniform Store in La Mesa (in store or online).

The Uniform Store: 8160 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942, (619) 466-5437, website link

Specific Reminders:

Scholars should wear polos (or collared shirt) and outerwear that have the Preuss logo
Jewelry should be tucked away and not visible (earrings ok)
Denim or jeans are not dress code compliant
Closed toed shoes only (Crocs or sandals may not be worn)
AirPods and headphones must be removed upon entering campus and secured by scholar until after school

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and respectful school environment. It is our goal to create a learning community where our students can excel.

Item Description	Middle School	High School
TOPS	Navy or Maroon polo shirt with a collar and have The Preuss School embroidery. Tank tops should be worn under polos only Tops should be natural fitting, not form fitting. Seams should fall at or below the belt A top must be worn at all times, outerwear is not a top.	White or light-blue polo shirt with collar or a button-up shirt with collar and have The Preuss School embroidery. Tank tops should be worn under polos only Tops should be natural fitting, not form fitting. Seams should fall at or below the belt. A top must be worn at all times, outerwear is not a top.
BOTTOMS	Solid Khaki or Navy pants, shorts Solid navy, khaki, or plaid skirts No Jeans, sweatpants, or leggings. Bottoms should fit in such a way that normal, natural movement is unrestricted. Bottoms must be of a length and fit so that undergarments remain completely covered at all times.	Solid Grey or Khaki pants, shorts Solid navy, khaki, or plaid skirts No Jeans, sweatpants, or leggings. Bottoms should fit in such a way that normal, natural movement is unrestricted. Bottoms must be of a length and fit so that undergarments remain completely covered at all times.
OUTERWEAR	Navy or Maroon sweatshirt containing The Preuss School embroidery. Navy cardigan or windbreaker containing The Preuss School embroidery. No hoods or faded sweatshirts	Navy sweatshirt containing The Preuss School embroidery. Navy cardigan or windbreaker containing The Preuss School embroidery. 12th grade ONLY- Blazers No hoods or faded sweatshirts
SOCKS AND SHOES	Closed-toed and closed-heeled No Crocs or sandals	Closed-toed and closed-heeled No Crocs or sandals
Preferred vendor: The Uniform Store- myschoolsuniform.com ; 8160 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa Recommended vendors for solid bottoms: Walmart, Target, Costco

Thank you for your interest in The Preuss School UC San Diego!

Apply Here

Directions on how to submit application

Instucciones sobre cómo presentar la solicitud

Applications for Fall 2026 are now open through December 19, 2025. Open to all residents of San Diego County. Accepting applications for grades 6 through 12.

Preference given if low-income, first generation to attend college, and live within SDUSD boundaries.

There are typically more eligible applicants than space available, so the school holds a random public lottery. Those students not selected will be placed on a waiting list in accordance with the lottery. Students on the waiting list will be considered if a space becomes available.

Please keep in mind that due to limited space, admission cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that if a waitlisted applicant is not admitted for the academic year they applied for, they will be required to resubmit a new application in order to be considered for the following year.

All 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade applicants will initially go to a waitlist. Families will be notified as spots become available. Space in these grades is not guaranteed.

Las solicitudes para el otoño de 2026 están abiertas hasta el 19 de diciembre de 2025. Están abiertas a todos los residentes del Condado de San Diego. Se aceptan solicitudes para los grados 6 a 12.

Se da preferencia a las personas de bajos ingresos, a las que son la primera generación en asistir a la universidad y a las que viven dentro SDUSD.

Tenga en cuenta que, debido al cupo limitado, no se puede garantizar la admisión.

Tenga en cuenta que, si un solicitante en lista de espera no es admitido para el año académico para el que solicitó admisión, deberá volver a presentar una nueva solicitud para ser considerado para el año siguiente.

Todos los solicitantes de 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 y 12 grado pasarán inicialmente a una lista de espera. Se notificará a las familias cuando haya cupos disponibles. No se garantiza espacio en estos grados.

The Admissions Process

Admission Events

If you are interested in attending Preuss Discovery Day, please fill out the form below.

Preuss Discovery Day Registration Form

Dress Code

Dress Code

To schedule a campus tour, please contact: Preuss Admissions

Phone: 858-822-0408 Email: preussadmission@ucsd.edu

The Preuss School

Thank you for your interest in The Preuss School UC San Diego!

Applications for Fall 2026 are now open through December 19, 2025. Open to all residents of San Diego County. Accepting applications for grades 6 through 12.

Preference given if low-income, first generation to attend college, and live within SDUSD boundaries.

There are typically more eligible applicants than space available, so the school holds a random public lottery. Those students not selected will be placed on a waiting list in accordance with the lottery. Students on the waiting list will be considered if a space becomes available.

Please keep in mind that due to limited space, admission cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that if a waitlisted applicant is not admitted for the academic year they applied for, they will be required to resubmit a new application in order to be considered for the following year.

All 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade applicants will initially go to a waitlist. Families will be notified as spots become available. Space in these grades is not guaranteed.

Las solicitudes para el otoño de 2026 están abiertas hasta el 19 de diciembre de 2025. Están abiertas a todos los residentes del Condado de San Diego. Se aceptan solicitudes para los grados 6 a 12.

Se da preferencia a las personas de bajos ingresos, a las que son la primera generación en asistir a la universidad y a las que viven dentro SDUSD.

Tenga en cuenta que, debido al cupo limitado, no se puede garantizar la admisión.

Tenga en cuenta que, si un solicitante en lista de espera no es admitido para el año académico para el que solicitó admisión, deberá volver a presentar una nueva solicitud para ser considerado para el año siguiente.

Todos los solicitantes de 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 y 12 grado pasarán inicialmente a una lista de espera. Se notificará a las familias cuando haya cupos disponibles. No se garantiza espacio en estos grados.

If you are interested in attending Preuss Discovery Day, please fill out the form below.

Dress Code

To schedule a campus tour, please contact: Preuss Admissions

Phone: 858-822-0408 Email: preussadmission@ucsd.edu

Applications for Fall 2026 are now open through December 19, 2025. Open to all residents of San Diego County. Accepting applications for grades 6 through 12.

Please keep in mind that due to limited space, admission cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that if a waitlisted applicant is not admitted for the academic year they applied for, they will be required to resubmit a new application in order to be considered for the following year.