For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,595 students in Encinitas, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Encinitas, CA include The Rhoades School and St. John Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
44% of private preschools in Encinitas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked Encinitas Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-1102
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-1102
Gr: NS-8 | 666 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Bethlehem Community Early Chil
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
925 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-2471
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-2471
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Central Montessori Schools
Montessori School
286 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-9889
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-9889
Gr: K | 10 students
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Gr: NS-PK | 17 students Tuition listed
Lingua Natal
Special Program Emphasis
1104 Garden View Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 652-5987
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 652-5987
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
The Rhoades Preschool![The Rhoades Preschool Photo]( "The Rhoades Preschool Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 478-4819
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 478-4819
Gr: NS-PK
San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-9287
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-9287
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Encinitas, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leport Montessori Encinitas (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
520 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
220 Calle De Madera
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Tuition listed
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-2011
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
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-4952
Gr: NS | 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Encinitas, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Encinitas, CA include The Rhoades School and St. John Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Encinitas?
9 private preschools are located in Encinitas.
How diverse are private preschools in Encinitas?
Encinitas private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Encinitas?
44% of private preschools in Encinitas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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