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#61 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 2% of private schools

Grauer School, the

High School

1500 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Private
157
Students
5.3:1
Student-Teacher
7th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 2%
in CA

About Grauer School, the

Grauer School, the is a private high school in Encinitas, CA 92024. The school serves approximately 157 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7/10, placing it in the 98.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.1/10), 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, Grauer School, the rates higher overall (7.7 vs 6.2 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Grauer School, the compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Encinitas, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
This School
vs
22.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
157
This School
vs
1,145
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Grauer School, the (this school) 7.7
Oak Crest Middle 6.0
San Dieguito HS Academy 5.7
Sunset High (Continuation) 7.6
JCS - Mountain Oaks 6.2
Diegueno Middle 4.7
Earl Warren Middle 6.8
La Costa Canyon High 5.3
Torrey Pines High 6.2
Carmel Valley Middle 6.5
Canyon Crest Academy 7.1
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)
A 9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.3:1
🕐 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 157
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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

1500 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
GRAUER SCHOOL THE Encinitas 0.0 mi 7.7
VILLAGE GATE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Cardiff By the Sea 0.5 mi 5.5
Village Gate Children's Academy Cardiff 0.5 mi 5.5
Encinitas Country Day School Encinitas 0.5 mi 7.7
ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Encinitas 0.5 mi 7.7
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ENCINITAS Encinitas 1.1 mi 7.7
Oak Crest Middle Encinitas 1.1 mi 6.0
JCS - Cedar Cove Julian 1.2 mi 7.5
Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea 1.1 mi 6.4
Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas 1.2 mi 4.6
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas 1.2 mi 5.7
The Rhoades School Encinitas 1.2 mi 7.7
THE RHOADES SCHOOL Encinitas 1.2 mi 7.7
Seeds of Hope Academy Encinitas 1.2 mi 7.7
Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas 1.5 mi 6.3
Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach 1.7 mi 6.1
Sunset High (Continuation) Encinitas 1.6 mi 7.6
Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea 1.6 mi 7.0
Flora Vista Elementary Encinitas 1.9 mi 6.5
PACIFIC ACADEMY Encinitas 1.8 mi 7.7

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
ARMY & NAVY ACADEMY Carlsbad, CA 7.7
Coastal Academy Lomita, CA 7.7
GRAUER SCHOOL THE Encinitas, CA 7.7
Ilm Academy Fremont, CA 7.7
NEWBURY PARK ADVENTIST ACADEMY Newbury Park, CA 7.7
Nishiyamato Academy Lomita, CA 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grauer School, the

What grades does Grauer School, the serve?

Grauer School, the serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Grauer School, the?

Grauer School, the has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grauer School, the?

The student-teacher ratio at Grauer School, the is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grauer School, the rank in CA?

Grauer School, the is ranked #61 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Grauer School, the's MySchoolScout rating?

Grauer School, the 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 Grauer School, the a private school?

Yes, Grauer School, the 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

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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