School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Vicki O'Rourke
School Notes
- Founded in 1977, Santa Fe Christian Schools is a coeducational independent college preparatory school serving 995 students in Preschool through 12th grade.
- The Preschool serves students ages 2 - PreK and located in Encinitas
- The Lower School serves students in grades K-5, the Middle School, grades 6-8 and the Upper School, grades 9-12 Located in Solana Beach, a primarily residential coastal suburb twenty miles north of San Diego, the school's 17 hilltop acres has a view to the Pacific Ocean and includes a recently constructed Science Center, Library Technology Center, and Upper School classroom building.
- Santa Fe Christian Schools provides an education that is both Christ-centered and academically challenging--fulfilling the school's vision to prepare the next generation of leaders to engage the world for Jesus Christ.
- The mission of Santa Fe Christian Schools is to partner with Christian parents within a Bible-based community, in order to disciple students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.
- Founded in 1977, Santa Fe Christian Schools is a coeducational independent college preparatory school serving 995 students in Preschool through 12th grade. The Preschool serves students 2-PreK on the Encinitas campus. Lower School serves students in grades K-5, the Middle School, grades 6-8 and the Upper School, grades 9-12. Located in Solana Beach, a primarily residential coastal suburb twenty miles north of San Diego, the school's 17 hilltop acres has a view to the Pacific Ocean and includes a recently constructed Science Center, Library Technology Center, and Upper School classroom building. Santa Fe Christian Schools provides an education that is both Christ-centered and academically challenging--fulfilling the school's vision to prepare the next generation of leaders to engage the world for Jesus Christ. The mission of Santa Fe Christian Schools is to partner with Christian parents within a Bible-based community, in order to disciple students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear?
The application deadline for Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear located?
Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear is located in the Cardiff neighborhood of Encinitas, CA.
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