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Best Rancho Santa Fe Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 741 students in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA include The Nativity School and Horizon Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private elementary schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Rancho Santa Fe Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizon Prep
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(Christian)
(4)
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Nativity School
(Catholic)
(3)
6309 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-6763
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14963 Circo Diegueno
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 756-0184
Gr: K-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA include The Nativity School and Horizon Prep.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rancho Santa Fe?
3 private elementary schools are located in Rancho Santa Fe.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rancho Santa Fe?
67% of private elementary schools in Rancho Santa Fe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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