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Carlsbad Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,004 students in Carlsbad, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private high schools in Carlsbad, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carlsbad Private High Schools (2026-27)

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Pacific Ridge School
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 47
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
(6)
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Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(1)
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Map of Grace Academy
Grace Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
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Carlsbad, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Bright Horizons
Gr: NS-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
2634 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-7143
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Fusion Academy Carlsbad
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
705 Palomar Airport Rd., Ste. 340
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 732-1200
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Leport School - Carlsbad Village
Gr: PK-4 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
3016 Highland Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-6440
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Carlsbad, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,004
Students
$52,873
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carlsbad)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
1,004 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
28%
50%
0.68
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
103 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
3%
13%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
35 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
386 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
38%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
422 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
41%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
136 Teachers
26,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$52,873
$23,667
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$1,487
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,138
$13,630
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
33 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Carlsbad, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Carlsbad, CA include Army and Navy Academy and Pacific Ridge School.
How many private high schools are located in Carlsbad?
3 private high schools are located in Carlsbad.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Carlsbad?
33% of private high schools in Carlsbad are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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