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The Grauer School

1500 El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,000
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
The Grauer School Photo #1 - Rendering of The Great Hall, The Grauer School
The Grauer School Photo #2 - The Grauer School Graduation exercises: a beautiful life memory.
The Grauer School Photo #3 - Senior class jump
The Grauer School Photo #4 - Kalina on the college path. Grauer seniors gain entry to 87% of colleges applied to. For the past two years, Grauer seniors have amassed an average of around $300,000 in merit scholarship offers from fine colleges and universities around the country. Amazing!
The Grauer School Photo #5 - The Grauer School surf team travels the coast.
The Grauer School Photo #6 - The Grauer School expeditions program takes us far and wide. We collaborate with schools world over.
The Grauer School Photo #7 - The Grauer School has award winning FTC and FLL Robotics Teams. The FTC team has qualified for the World Championship Competition four years in a row.
The Grauer School Photo #8 - The Grauer School was voted one of the FINEst Visual and Performing Arts Schools by FINE Magazine. Over 90% of students participate in the school's VPA program, performing at weekly assemblies, Cafe Nights, and Grauerpalooza, the school's annual musical festival.
The Grauer School Photo #9 - Watercolor painting of the completed, permanent campus. The updated campus will include a spacious quad, new English, Mathematics, and Art classrooms as well as a Visual and Performing Arts Center.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,000
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Grauer School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 10, 2027
School Motto
Learn by Discovery®

Student Body

Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
Average Class Size
15 students
Average SAT score
1341
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Humble. No logos.
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced Physiology and AnatomyAll college preparatory courses approved for honors
CalculusCalculus 2
Math ModelingPre-Calculus
Virtually all courses may be taken for honors

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Tricia Valeski
Admissions Associate
Akemi Dyer
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Colors
Green, Blue
School Mascot
Grauer Gorilla

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
FilmZ. New clubs added by student interest


Club or Organization:
CookingGardening
LeadershipNational Honor Society
RoboticsService Club
SkateboardingStock Market Club
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
ArtAudio Visual
MusicRecording Arts
Theatre


Recreational Athletic Programs:
SportsTennis

School Notes

  • In The Grauer School's balanced, holistic program, students develop the courage and freedom to nurture their unique interests, master academic requirements, and engage in expeditionary learning in our classrooms, community, and around the world.
  • Rooted in authentic connections among teachers and peers, our learning model fosters meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging, empowering students to take ownership of their growth.
  • With a strong emphasis on joyful learning, students are inspired to explore with curiosity, find purpose in their studies, and collaborate in setting and achieving academic goals.
  • Through this, they develop the skills they need to shape the world they want to live in.
  • personalized college placement
  • teachers who are mentors -- great relationships
  • enriched academics
  • values-based education
  • mastery learning
  • expeditionary learning
  • international students, from Asia, Latin America and Europe
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Grauer School cost?
The Grauer School's tuition is approximately $33,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Grauer School?
The acceptance rate of The Grauer School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. The Grauer School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
Does The Grauer School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Grauer School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does The Grauer School offer?
The Grauer School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Sailing, Soccer, Surf Team, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Grauer School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is The Grauer School's ranking?
The Grauer School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for The Grauer School?
The application deadline for The Grauer School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Encinitas, CA is $22,240 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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