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Village Gate Children's Academy
Elementary School
1200 Cardiff Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Village Gate Children's Academy
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About Village Gate Children's Academy
Village Gate Children's Academy is a private elementary school in Cardiff, CA. Village Gate Children's Academy serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.1:1 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 110 students, Village Gate Children's Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Village Gate Children's Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Village Gate Children's Academy 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 110 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Address
- 1200 Cardiff Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007
- Phone
- (760) 815-4818
- 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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Location
1200 Cardiff Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Village Gate Children's Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Solana Vista Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Solana Beach). Another option is Cardiff Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Cardiff-By-The-Sea). Additionally, JCS - Mountain Oaks (rated 8.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Encinitas). For more schools in Cardiff, see our Cardiff schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE GATE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Cardiff-By-The-Sea | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| GRAUER SCHOOL THE Encinitas | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Grauer School, The Encinitas | 0.5 mi | — |
| Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-By-The-Sea | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Encinitas Country Day School Encinitas | 0.8 mi | — |
| ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Encinitas | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Seeds of Hope Academy Encinitas | 0.8 mi | — |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Oak Crest Middle Encinitas | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| JCS - Cedar Cove Julian | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ENCINITAS Encinitas | 1.1 mi | — |
| Cardiff Elementary Cardiff-By-The-Sea | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Sunset High (Continuation) Encinitas | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| JCS - Mountain Oaks Encinitas | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| PACIFIC ACADEMY Encinitas | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach | 1.9 mi | 9.4 |
| The Rhoades School Encinitas | 1.7 mi | — |
| THE RHOADES SCHOOL Encinitas | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
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
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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.
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.
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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 County
- Phone
- (760) 815-4818
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