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 Guidlines 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. 

Applications for Fall 2026 opens August 1, 2025

For instructions on how to fill out the online application click here. Click here to fill out an online application.

When submitting an application through SchoolMint, you will receive automatic email and text notifications/confirmations.

For 6^th grade applicants, preference is applied for students who are low-income, will be the first generation in their family to graduate from a four-year college or university, and for students from the San Diego Unified School District. Income verification is needed for low-income preference to be applied.

For 7^th through 12^th grade applicants, sibling preference is offered if they have a current blood or adopted sibling enrolled at The Preuss School.

Las solicitudes para el otoño de 2026 abren el 1 de agosto 2025

Para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo completar la solicitud en línea, haga clic aquí. Haga clic aquí para completar una solicitud en línea.

Al enviar una solicitud a través de SchoolMint, recibirá notificaciones y confirmaciones automáticas por correo electrónico y texto.

Para los solicitantes de sexto grado, se aplica preferencia para estudiantes de bajos ingresos, será la primera generación en graduarse de un colegio o universidad de cuatro años, y para estudiantes que viven dentro el Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Diego. La verificación de ingresos es necesaria para que se aplique la preferencia de bajos ingresos.

Para los solicitantes en los grados 7 – 12, la preferencia de hermanos está disponible si el solicitante tiene un hermano de sangre o adoptado actualmente inscrito en La Escuela Preuss.

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.

Please note: the middle school dress code has not changed. For this year only (2023-2024), high school students are allowed to wear items compliant with either the middle school or the upper school dress code. As an example, high school students may wear a maroon polo and gray pants.

Clothing items that are compliant with our dress code may be purchased from Mario’s Family Clothing or from the Uniform Store in La Mesa (in store or online). Mario’s offers embroidery of previously purchased items for an additional cost. 

• Mario's Family Clothing: 7761 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945, (619) 469-8391

• 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.