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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

Private
273
Students
8.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 12%
in CA

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

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How The Rhoades School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Encinitas, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
This School
vs
23.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
273
This School
vs
588
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

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.

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+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1
🕐 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 273
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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

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.

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
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