The Rhoades School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Encinitas, CA
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Encinitas
The Rhoades School is an independent private school in Encinitas, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 302 students and around 10 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 302
- Teachers
- 31.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 148 girls, 154 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Rhoades School
What grades does The Rhoades School serve?
The Rhoades School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Rhoades School?
About 302 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Rhoades School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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