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Best Escondido 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,944 students in Escondido, CA (there are , serving 29,755 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Escondido, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Escondido, CA include St. Mary's School, Calvin Christian School, and Escondido Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
77% of private schools in Escondido, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Escondido 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Christian School
Calvin Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Adventist Academy
Escondido Adventist Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Deodar Road
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 746-1800
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Christian School
Escondido Christian School Photo - Escondido Christian School has been serving our community since 1948 working together with home and church to provide a Christ-centered spiritual, academic, and physical foundation in a Biblically-based environment.
(Christian)
(4)
923 Idaho Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-2071
Gr: NS-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
130 E 13th Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 743-3431
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Sports: 5
10X Academy Foundation
All-boys | Vocational/Technical School (Christian)
725 N. Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 855-1810
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1140 N Midway Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 747-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Balboa School
Balboa School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
855 Brotherton Rd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 294-4180
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido KinderCare
Escondido KinderCare Photo - Building Front
Daycare / Preschool
2415 South Centre City Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-2474
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Up to date facilities, large athletic field
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
643 W 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kings Academy
(Pentecostal)
1717 E Lincoln Ave
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 738-1737
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lil Country Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1087 W. Country Club Lane
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-1100
Gr: NS-PK | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7
North County Baptist Academy
(Christian)
221 W 7th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 489-1080
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Tender Loving Care
Daycare / Preschool
1143 Rocky Point Way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-1278
Gr: K | 15 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Escondido, California

Escondido, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian L I F E Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
613 W Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 741-1233
Gr: K | 5 students

Overview

This Town (Escondido)
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,944 Students
665,753 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
142 Teachers
55,547 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1263

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,623
$18,164
Average Summer Program Cost
$290
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,713
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.11 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.74
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
262 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
132 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
1,136 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
62%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
217 Students
189,149 Students
% of Others Students
12%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Escondido, CA include St. Mary's School, Calvin Christian School, and Escondido Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Escondido?
13 private schools are located in Escondido.
How diverse are private schools in Escondido?
Escondido private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Escondido go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Escondido are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Escondido?
77% of private schools in Escondido are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?

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