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#339 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 11% of private schools

Village Gate Children's Academy

Elementary School

1200 Cardiff Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007

Private
110
Students
8.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 11%
in CA

About Village Gate Children's Academy

Village Gate Children's Academy is an private elementary school in Cardiff, CA 92007. The school serves approximately 110 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 89.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an 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 $165,063, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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 8.1:1
🕐 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 110
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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

1200 Cardiff Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
VILLAGE GATE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Cardiff By the Sea 0.0 mi 5.5
GRAUER SCHOOL THE Encinitas 0.5 mi 7.7
Grauer School, The Encinitas 0.5 mi 7.7
Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea 0.6 mi 6.4
Encinitas Country Day School Encinitas 0.8 mi 7.7
ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Encinitas 0.8 mi 7.7
Seeds of Hope Academy Encinitas 0.8 mi 7.7
Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas 0.9 mi 4.6
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas 0.9 mi 5.7
Oak Crest Middle Encinitas 1.0 mi 6.0
JCS - Cedar Cove Julian 1.1 mi 7.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ENCINITAS Encinitas 1.1 mi 7.7
Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea 1.2 mi 7.0
Sunset High (Continuation) Encinitas 1.3 mi 7.6
JCS - Mountain Oaks Encinitas 1.5 mi 6.2
PACIFIC ACADEMY Encinitas 1.6 mi 7.7
Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach 1.9 mi 6.1
The Rhoades School Encinitas 1.7 mi 7.7
THE RHOADES SCHOOL Encinitas 1.7 mi 7.7
Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas 1.8 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$165,063

Median Home Value

$1,808,200

Median Rent

$2,955/mo

Population

11,764

College Educated

68.7%

Homeownership

60.9%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

39

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
ALL GOD'S CHILDREN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Discovery Bay, CA 5.5
ARMENIAN SISTERS' ACADEMY Montrose, CA 5.5
All God's Children Christian School Discovery Bay, CA 5.5
Armenian Sisters' Academy of Los Angeles Montrose, CA 5.5
BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village, CA 5.5
BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village, CA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Village Gate Children's Academy

What grades does Village Gate Children's Academy serve?

Village Gate Children's Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Village Gate Children's Academy?

Village Gate Children's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Gate Children's Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Village Gate Children's Academy is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Village Gate Children's Academy rank in CA?

Village Gate Children's Academy is ranked #339 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Village Gate Children's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Village Gate Children's Academy has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Village Gate Children's Academy a private school?

Yes, Village Gate Children's Academy 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
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
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