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Why do expat families choose Picacho McGregor? It’s one school from preschool through high school (ages 2 to 18), it teaches in English and Spanish, and it sits on the Tourist Corridor right next to Palmilla. Founded in 1991, it has families from 33+ nationalities, and its recent graduates have been accepted at universities like USC, Rice, Arizona State, the University of Arizona, SMU, TCU and San Diego State. This guide covers the school’s levels, teaching model, university results and admissions process, plus where to live nearby, for families moving from California, Texas and Arizona.
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| 1991 Founded by a group of parents |
2–18 Ages, preschool to high school |
| 33+ Nationalities in the community |
67 Universities that accepted graduates (2021–2026) |
| Level | Ages |
|---|---|
| Preschool | 2 to 7 |
| Elementary | 8 to 12 |
| Junior High | 12 to 16 |
| High School (International High School program) | 16 to 18 |
Ages as published by the school. Families with kids at different ages can keep everyone on one campus with one school run.
The school lists 67 universities that accepted its graduates from 2021 to 2026:
| Region | Examples |
|---|---|
| California | University of Southern California, San Diego State, Point Loma Nazarene, Santa Barbara City College, San Diego Mesa College, Hartnell College |
| Texas | Rice University, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Texas Christian University (TCU) |
| Arizona | Arizona State University, The University of Arizona |
| Rest of the U.S. | Colorado State, University of Colorado, Loyola University Chicago, Florida International, SUNY Oswego and others |
| Mexico | Tecnológico de Monterrey, IBERO, Universidad Panamericana, Anáhuac, UDEM, UDLAP, ITESO |
| Europe | Universities in Spain, the UK, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy and Germany |
Students get personal university and career counseling in high school.
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Virtual meeting | Meet the school and learn about its model |
| 2. Information request | Fill out the online admission form |
| 3. Initial assessment | Virtual interview with the psychopedagogy and academic team |
| 4. Results | The school shares the assessment results |
| 5. Enrollment payment | Only after the acceptance notice |
| 6. Documents | Deliver the documents for your child’s level |
| 7. Enrollment | Your child joins the school |
Steps 1 and 3 are virtual, so you can start before you move. The school doesn’t publish tuition; ask admissions for current fees. Contact: +52 624 144 5595, info@cepicacho.edu.mx.
The school is at Km 24.8 of the Tourist Corridor, on Boulevard Cerro Colorado, next to Palmilla:
| Community | Why Families Like It |
|---|---|
| Palmilla | Right next to the school, gated, with a swimmable beach |
| Querencia | Private golf club close to the Corridor |
| Club Campestre | Family homes, condos and lots in San José del Cabo |
| Puerto Los Cabos | Large family homes, marina and golf |
Comparing McGregor with other schools in town? See Top Schools for Expats in San José del Cabo. Comparing areas? Read Best Neighborhoods to Live in Los Cabos.
At Km 24.8 of the Transpeninsular Highway, Boulevard Cerro Colorado, on the Tourist Corridor next to Palmilla, in San José del Cabo.
Preschool through high school, for ages 2 to 18.
Yes. Students work in English and Spanish.
Yes. From 2021 to 2026, graduates were accepted at U.S. schools including USC, Rice, SMU, TCU, Arizona State, the University of Arizona and San Diego State.
It opened in 1991 as Colegio Particular Juan McGregor. In 1996 it was renamed Centro Escolar Picacho, after El Picacho in the Sierra de la Laguna. Today it uses both names.
The school doesn’t publish tuition. Ask admissions for current fees.
We help families from California, Texas and Arizona find homes close to Picacho McGregor, so the school run fits your life.
Sources: Picacho McGregor School official website (history, levels, educational model, high school, university destinations and admissions pages); Hacedores, makerspaces at Picacho McGregor. Information verified October 2026.
Disclaimer: Programs, admissions steps and university results are published by the school and may change. Confirm directly with the school. Karla & Erick are MLS members with Century 21 Paradise Properties and are not affiliated with Picacho McGregor School.
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