The Nativity School
2 mi Grades PreK-8 178 students 10.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
4 schools in Rancho Santa Fe itself and 17 more within 6 miles.
Rancho Santa Fe private schools at a glance
Rancho Santa Fe has 4 private schools of its own, and 17 more are within 6 miles. They are The Nativity School, Horizon Prep, High Bluff Academy and Diegueno Country School. In Rancho Santa Fe itself: 1 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 2 nonsectarian; 3 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school. Of the 17 nearby: 2 Catholic, 3 other Christian and 12 nonsectarian. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 147 students and 9 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $15,925 to $28,680 a year, and the middle price is $20,230, using each school’s lowest published rate.
3 Catholic
9 students per teacher, typical
7 in a school association
95% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Rancho Santa Fe (4)
Schools that give Rancho Santa Fe as their address come first, then the 17 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Rancho Santa Fe matches all of those.
Horizon Prep
2 mi Grades PreK-12 308 students 7.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 77% to 4-year college
High Bluff Academy
2 mi Grades 9-12 60 students 6.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 71% to 4-year college
Grades K-6 147 students 7.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (17)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Rancho Santa Fe.
No nearby school matches all of those.
The Rhoades School
2 mi Grades PreK-8 302 students 9.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades K-8 289 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grauer School the
3 mi Grades 7-12 160 students 5.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 855 students 12.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 120 students 9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Leport Montessori
4 mi Grades PreK-6 45 students 4.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades K-12 1,077 students 12.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 95% to 4-year college
Grades K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades 3-7 11 students 5.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 9-12 1,669 students 16.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 85% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades 6-12 52 students Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 80% to 4-year college
Pacific Academy
5 mi Grades K-12 113 students 7.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Del Mar Pines School
5 mi Grades K-6 155 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades K-3 58 students 11.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Notre Dame Academy
6 mi Grades PreK-8 221 students 12.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Rancho Santa Fe
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $15,925 to $28,680 a year, and the middle price is $20,230, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Christian Schools | $15,925 to $19,275 | 2026-27 |
| Santa Fe Christian Schools | $20,230 to $28,680 | 2026-27 |
| Cathedral Catholic High School | $22,837 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
What private school costs across California: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
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- Christian schools in and around Rancho Santa Fe (4)
- Catholic schools in and around Rancho Santa Fe (3)
- Montessori schools in and around Rancho Santa Fe (3)
- Private high schools in and around Rancho Santa Fe (8)
- Private elementary schools in and around Rancho Santa Fe (17)
- Private middle schools in and around Rancho Santa Fe (15)
- Private schools with kindergarten in and around Rancho Santa Fe (14)
- Private schools with pre-K in and around Rancho Santa Fe (6)
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Rancho Santa Fe?
4 private schools give Rancho Santa Fe as their address: The Nativity School, Horizon Prep, High Bluff Academy and Diegueno Country School. Counting nearby towns, we list 21: 4 in Rancho Santa Fe and 17 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,974 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Rancho Santa Fe is Horizon Prep with 308 students. The largest within 6 miles is Cathedral Catholic High School with 1,669 students.
How much does private school cost near Rancho Santa Fe?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $15,925 to $28,680 a year, and the middle price is $20,230, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.