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#335 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 11% of private schools

Encinitas Country Day School

Elementary School

3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

Private
267
Students
8.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 11%
in CA

About Encinitas Country Day School

Encinitas Country Day School is an private elementary school in Encinitas, CA 92024. The school serves approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7/10, placing it in the 89.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $149,080, where 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 11 public schools in Encinitas, Encinitas Country Day School rates higher overall (7.7 vs 6.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Encinitas Country Day School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Encinitas, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
This School
vs
23.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
267
This School
vs
588
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Encinitas Country Day School (this school) 7.7
Oak Crest Middle 6.0
Ocean Knoll Elementary 4.6
Earl Warren Middle 6.8
Park Dale Lane Elementary 6.3
JCS - Mountain Oaks 6.2
Flora Vista Elementary 6.5
Diegueno Middle 4.7
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary 5.4
Capri Elementary 6.6
Carmel Valley Middle 6.5
Pacific Trails Middle 6.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.2:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 267
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Encinitas 0.0 mi 7.7
Grauer School, The Encinitas 0.5 mi 7.7
GRAUER SCHOOL THE Encinitas 0.5 mi 7.7
VILLAGE GATE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Cardiff By the Sea 0.8 mi 5.5
Village Gate Children's Academy Cardiff 0.8 mi 5.5
Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach 1.2 mi 6.1
The Rhoades School Encinitas 1.4 mi 7.7
THE RHOADES SCHOOL Encinitas 1.4 mi 7.7
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ENCINITAS Encinitas 1.6 mi 7.7
Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea 1.4 mi 6.4
Oak Crest Middle Encinitas 1.7 mi 6.0
Skyline Elementary Solana Beach 1.7 mi 6.1
JCS - Cedar Cove Julian 1.7 mi 7.5
Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas 1.7 mi 4.6
Seeds of Hope Academy Encinitas 1.7 mi 7.7
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas 1.7 mi 5.7
Earl Warren Middle Encinitas 1.9 mi 6.8
Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas 1.9 mi 6.3
SANTA FE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Solana Beach 2.0 mi 5.5
LEPORT MONTESSORI Del Mar 2.1 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$149,080

Median Home Value

$1,409,700

Median Rent

$2,643/mo

Population

50,030

College Educated

66.8%

Homeownership

67.7%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Median Age

44.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Almond Elementary Los Altos, CA 7.7
BASIS INDEPENDENT FREMONT Fremont, CA 7.7
BASIS INDEPENDENT FREMONT UPPER SCHOOL Fremont, CA 7.7
BASIS Independent Fremont Fremont, CA 7.7
Baywood Elementary Los Osos, CA 7.7
Bowers Elementary Santa Clara, CA 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Encinitas Country Day School

What grades does Encinitas Country Day School serve?

Encinitas Country Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Encinitas Country Day School?

Encinitas Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Encinitas Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Encinitas Country Day School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Encinitas Country Day School rank in CA?

Encinitas Country Day School is ranked #335 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Encinitas Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Encinitas Country Day School has a composite rating of 7.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Encinitas Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Encinitas Country Day School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details