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Pacific Ridge School
High School
6269 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Enrollment
661
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
661
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Pacific Ridge School
High School in Carlsbad · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School is a private high school in Carlsbad, CA. Pacific Ridge School serves approximately 661 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Pacific Ridge School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Pacific Ridge School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Pacific Ridge School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Carlsbad, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pacific Ridge School (this school) | — |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | 8.5 |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | 8.6 |
| Sage Creek High | 8.2 |
| El Camino Creek Elementary | 8.0 |
| Mission Estancia Elementary | 7.2 |
| Calavera Hills Middle | 7.6 |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary | 8.0 |
| Valley Middle | 7.3 |
| Carlsbad Seaside Academy | 6.6 |
| Carlsbad High | 6.4 |
| Carlsbad Village Academy | 5.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 661 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Address
- 6269 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
- Phone
- (760) 448-9820
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
6269 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pacific Ridge School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Rancho Buena Vista High (rated 8.3/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Vista). Another option is PACIFIC RIDGE SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10). Additionally, San Marcos High (rated 5.7/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby San Marcos). For more schools in Carlsbad, see our Carlsbad schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92009 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$162,128
Median Home Value
$1,219,600
Median Rent
$2,955/mo
Population
45,778
College Educated
64.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Median Age
43.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pacific Ridge School
What grades does Pacific Ridge School serve?
Pacific Ridge School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Ridge School?
Pacific Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Ridge School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Pacific Ridge School a private school?
Yes, Pacific Ridge 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 448-9820
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