#1 Best Private Schools in Encinitas, CA
Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Encinitas, CA
A+Overall grade113 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Encinitas, CA
Private schools in Encinitas, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Encinitas, CA
Grauer School the
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
AOverall grade160 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Encinitas, CA
The Rhoades School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
BOverall grade302 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Encinitas, CA
Central Montessori Schools
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The only preschool in Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
BOverall grade141 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Encinitas, CA
Encinitas Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 114% since 2019–20
Encinitas, CA
BOverall grade289 students9 students per teacher
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