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Encinitas Country Day School Photo - Principal, Graeg Lehmunn addresses Middle School students at fall Student Council elections.

Best Encinitas Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,918 students in Encinitas, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Encinitas, CA include Encinitas Country Day School, St. John Catholic School, and The Rhoades School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private preschools in Encinitas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Encinitas Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Rhoades School
The Rhoades School Photo
(1)
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 965-3155
Gr: NS-8 | 666 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3616 Manchester Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-8227
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Bethlehem Community Early Chil
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
925 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-2471
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Central Montessori Schools
Montessori School
286 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 479-9889
Gr: K | 10 students
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
510 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-8500
Gr: NS-PK | 17 students Tuition listed
Lingua Natal
Special Program Emphasis
1104 Garden View Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 652-5987
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Montessori School Of Encinitas
Montessori School
141 S El Camino Real Ste E
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-5433
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Rhoades Preschool
The Rhoades Preschool Photo
Special Program Emphasis
520 Balour Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 437-1438
Gr: NS-PK
San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-9287
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students
[+] Show Closed 91黑料s in Encinitas, California

Encinitas, California 91黑料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
520 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-1093
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
220 Calle De Madera
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-4402
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Tuition listed
910 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-2011
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Santa Fe Christian School Ctr/ear (Closed 2018)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
845 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-4952
Gr: NS | 122 students

Overview

This Town (Encinitas)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,918 Students
363,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
153 Teachers
26,599 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,567
$15,694
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$5,651
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
30,340 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
43,248 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,193 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
668 Students
112,323 Students
% White Students
56%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
410 Students
143,781 Students
% of Others Students
34%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Encinitas, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Encinitas, CA include Encinitas Country Day School, St. John Catholic School, and The Rhoades School.
How many private preschools are located in Encinitas?
10 private preschools are located in Encinitas.
How diverse are private preschools in Encinitas?
Encinitas private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Encinitas?
40% of private preschools in Encinitas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Pentecostal).

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