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#388 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
The Rhoades School
Elementary School
141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
About The Rhoades School
The Rhoades School is an private elementary school in Encinitas, CA 92024. The school serves approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7/10, placing it in the 87.8th 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, The Rhoades School rates higher overall (7.7 vs 6.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Rhoades School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Encinitas, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Rhoades School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary | 6.3 |
| Diegueno Middle | 4.7 |
| Flora Vista Elementary | 6.5 |
| Oak Crest Middle | 6.0 |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary | 4.6 |
| JCS - Mountain Oaks | 6.2 |
| Earl Warren Middle | 6.8 |
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary | 5.4 |
| Capri Elementary | 6.6 |
| Pacific Trails Middle | 6.5 |
| Carmel Valley Middle | 6.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE RHOADES SCHOOL Encinitas | 0.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| GRAUER SCHOOL THE Encinitas | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Grauer School, The Encinitas | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ENCINITAS Encinitas | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Encinitas Country Day School Encinitas | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Encinitas | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Diegueno Middle Encinitas | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Carlsbad | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Flora Vista Elementary Encinitas | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| JCS - Cedar Cove Julian | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| VILLAGE GATE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Cardiff By the Sea | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Village Gate Children's Academy Cardiff | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Oak Crest Middle Encinitas | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| R. Roger Rowe Elementary Rancho Santa Fe | 2.1 mi | 8.7 |
| R. Roger Rowe Middle Rancho Santa Fe | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas | 2.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach | 2.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Mission Estancia Elementary Carlsbad | 2.5 mi | 5.7 |
| San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 The Rhoades School
What grades does The Rhoades School serve?
The Rhoades School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Rhoades School?
The Rhoades School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Rhoades School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Rhoades School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Rhoades School rank in CA?
The Rhoades School is ranked #388 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is The Rhoades School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Rhoades 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 The Rhoades School a private school?
Yes, The Rhoades 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego
- Phone
- (760) 436-1102
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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