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Rancho Santa Fe Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 813 students in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 49% of all K-12 students in Rancho Santa Fe, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rancho Santa Fe Private Schools (2026-27)

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High Bluff Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
(7)
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Horizon Prep
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
(4)
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Map of The Nativity School
The Nativity School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
6309 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-6763
(3)
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Map of Diegueno Country School
Diegueno Country School
Gr: K-6 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
14963 Circo Diegueno
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 756-0184
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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
813
Students
$21,683
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rancho Santa Fe)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
813 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
39%
52%
0.64
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
11%
11%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
22 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
442 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
54%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
185 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,683
$17,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,800
$1,072
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA include High Bluff Academy, The Nativity School, and Horizon Prep.
How many private schools are located in Rancho Santa Fe?
4 private schools are located in Rancho Santa Fe.
What percentage of students in Rancho Santa Fe go to private school?
49% of all K-12 students in Rancho Santa Fe are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rancho Santa Fe?
50% of private schools in Rancho Santa Fe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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