Grace Christian School Photo - Up to date facilities, large athletic field

Best Escondido Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,944 students in Escondido, CA (there are 39 public schools, serving 29,755 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Escondido, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Escondido, CA include Escondido Adventist Academy, Escondido Christian School, and St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
77% of private schools in Escondido, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Escondido Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Christian School
Calvin Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Adventist Academy
Escondido Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Christian School
Escondido Christian School Photo - Escondido Christian School has been serving our community since 1948 working together with home and church to provide a Christ-centered spiritual, academic, and physical foundation in a Biblically-based environment.
(Christian)
(4)
923 Idaho Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-2071
Gr: NS-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
130 E 13th Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 743-3431
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Sports: 5
10X Academy Foundation
All-boys | Vocational/Technical School (Christian)
725 N. Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 855-1810
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1140 N Midway Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 747-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Balboa School
Balboa School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
855 Brotherton Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 294-4180
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido KinderCare
Escondido KinderCare Photo - Building Front
Daycare / Preschool
2415 South Centre City Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-2474
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Up to date facilities, large athletic field
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
643 W 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kings Academy
(Pentecostal)
1717 E Lincoln Ave
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 738-1737
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lil Country Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1087 W. Country Club Lane
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-1100
Gr: NS-PK | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7
North County Baptist Academy
(Christian)
221 W 7th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 489-1080
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Tender Loving Care
Daycare / Preschool
1143 Rocky Point Way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-1278
Gr: K | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Escondido, California

Escondido, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian L I F E Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
613 W Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 741-1233
Gr: K | 5 students

Overview

This Town (Escondido)
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,944 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
142 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1262

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,623
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$290
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,713
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
262 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
132 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
1,136 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
62%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
217 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
12%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Escondido, CA include Escondido Adventist Academy, Escondido Christian School, and St. Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in Escondido?
13 private schools are located in Escondido.
How diverse are private schools in Escondido?
Escondido private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Escondido go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Escondido are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Escondido?
77% of private schools in Escondido are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?

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