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The Rhoades Preschool Photo

Best Encinitas 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,253 students in Encinitas, CA (there are , serving 12,969 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Encinitas, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Encinitas, CA include St. John Catholic School, Encinitas Country Day School, and The Rhoades School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
29% of private schools in Encinitas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Encinitas 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Rhoades School
The Rhoades School Photo
(1)
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 965-3155
Gr: NS-8 | 666 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy Photo - Preparatory School for Grades K-12
(11)
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Rhoades Middle School
Daycare / Preschool
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6335
Gr: NS
The Rhoades Preschool
The Rhoades Preschool Photo
Special Program Emphasis
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Gr: NS-PK
3616 Manchester Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
The Grauer School
The Grauer School Photo - Rendering of The Great Hall, The Grauer School
(1)
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Bethlehem Community Early Chil
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
925 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-2471
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Central Montessori Schools
Montessori School
286 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-9889
Gr: K | 10 students
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Gr: NS-PK | 17 students Tuition listed
Lingua Natal
Special Program Emphasis
1104 Garden View Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 652-5987
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-9287
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Village Gate Children's Academy
Montessori School
Po Box 1055
Encinitas, CA 92007
(760) 815-4818
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Encinitas, California

Encinitas, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
520 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
220 Calle De Madera
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Tuition listed
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-2011
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear (Closed 2018)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
845 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-4952
Gr: NS | 122 students

Overview

This Town (Encinitas)
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,253 Students
664,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
205 Teachers
55,534 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1341
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,507
$18,177
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,250
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
72,089 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
104,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
8 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
837 Students
236,055 Students
% White Students
55%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
542 Students
189,135 Students
% of Others Students
35%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Encinitas, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Encinitas, CA include St. John Catholic School, Encinitas Country Day School, and The Rhoades School.
How many private schools are located in Encinitas?
14 private schools are located in Encinitas.
How diverse are private schools in Encinitas?
Encinitas private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Encinitas go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Encinitas are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Encinitas?
29% of private schools in Encinitas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Pentecostal).

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