Grace Academy in Carlsbad, CA, serves 24 co–educational students from grades 1 through 12 in a Christian–based, city locale.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 10 total teachers supporting its alternative education program.
Grace Academy operates as an alternative private school within a midsize city community.
Enrollment of 24 students allows for small class sizes across the full K–12 grade span.
The school's Christian orientation is a defining feature of its educational program in the Carlsbad area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grace Academy?
The application deadline for Grace Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grace Academy is Pacific Ridge School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is San Marcos KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Marcos KinderCare ![San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Kuyper Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2647 Gateway Road Suite 105PMB440
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(877) 458-9737
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(877) 458-9737
1.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Aspirations School Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
3.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Las Flores Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Tuition listed
679 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 634-1188
4.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Kuyper Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2647 Gateway Road Suite 105PMB440
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(877) 458-9737
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(877) 458-9737
1.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1350 Discovery St
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 744-0207
3.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 160 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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San Marcos KinderCare ![San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Aspirations School Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Tuition listed
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd # 101
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten ![La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten provides early education for children in North County San Diego areas of Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Cardiff California. Featuring year round enrollment for kids 2 to 6 yrs. at 1 of 3 nationally accredited preschools by the Academy of Early Childhood Programs.]( "La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten provides early education for children in North County San Diego areas of Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Cardiff California. Featuring year round enrollment for kids 2 to 6 yrs. at 1 of 3 nationally accredited preschools by the Academy of Early Childhood Programs.")
Daycare / Preschool
2276 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 436-2797
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 436-2797
2.2 miles
Gr: K | 34 students
Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Kindergarten&preschl
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6604 Black Rail Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 431-8293
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 431-8293
2.4 miles
Gr: K | 73 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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La Costa Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6889 El Fuerte St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Carrillo Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Sage Oak Charter School- Keppel
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1473 Ford St., Ste. #105
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 345-4445
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 345-4445
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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