Pacific Academy Photo - Preparatory School for Grades K-12

Best Encinitas Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 248 students in Encinitas, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in Encinitas, CA is The Grauer School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.

Top-Ranked Encinitas Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 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 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Encinitas, California

Encinitas, California Private 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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
248 Students
274,764 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
26,855 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1341
(Out of 1600)
1264
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,420
$23,721
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$12,691
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
34,981 Students
% Asian Students
2%
13%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
43,218 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,764 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
102 Students
115,494 Students
% White Students
41%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,937 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
125 Students
48,800 Students
% of Others Students
50%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Encinitas, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Encinitas, CA is The Grauer School.
How many private high schools are located in Encinitas?
2 private high schools are located in Encinitas.

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