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Pacific Academy
The Grauer School

Encinitas Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 254 students in Encinitas, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Encinitas Private High Schools (2026-27)

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Pacific Academy
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
(11)
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The Grauer School
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
(1)
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Encinitas, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Leport Montessori Encinitas
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Montessori School
520 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
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Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori School
220 Calle De Madera
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
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Rancho Encinitas Academy
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-2011
(1)
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Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear
Gr: NS | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
845 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-4952
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Encinitas, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
254
Students
$27,500
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Encinitas)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
254 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
17%
50%
0.57
0.73
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
1%
13%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
102 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
40%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
131 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
52%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
26,989 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)
1267
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,500
$23,667
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$13,630
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
81%
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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