Santa Fe Christian Schools
under 1 mi Grades K-12 1,097 students 12.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 95% to 4-year college
Private schools in Solana Beach, CA
3 schools in Solana Beach itself and 22 more within 6 miles.
Solana Beach private schools at a glance
Solana Beach has 3 private schools of its own, and 22 more are within 6 miles. They are Santa Fe Christian Schools, St. James Academy and Fusion Academy SLB: Solana Beach. In Solana Beach itself: 1 other Christian, 1 nonsectarian and 1 not reported in the federal survey; 2 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school. Of the 22 nearby: 3 Catholic, 1 other Christian, 15 nonsectarian, 1 of other faiths and 2 not reported in the federal survey. The typical school has about 148 students and 8.3 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $17,300 to $28,680 a year, and the middle price is $20,230, using each school’s lowest published rate.
3 Catholic
8.3 students per teacher, typical
6 in a school association
85% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Solana Beach (3)
Schools that give Solana Beach as their address come first, then the 22 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 Solana Beach matches all of those.
St. James Academy
under 1 mi Grades K-8 179 students
Fusion Academy SLB: Solana Beach
under 1 mi Grades 6-12 52 students Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 80% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 6 miles (22)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Solana Beach.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Leport Montessori
under 1 mi Grades PreK-6 45 students 4.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades K-8 216 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grauer School the
3 mi Grades 7-12 169 students 5.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 117 students 9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
High Bluff Academy
3 mi Grades 8-12 54 students 6.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 71% to 4-year college
Winston School
3 mi Grades 6-12 94 students 6.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 20% to 4-year college
Del Mar Pines School
3 mi Grades K-6 153 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 2-7 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Co-ed
The Rhoades School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 271 students 9.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Horizon Prep
3 mi Grades PreK-12 340 students 7.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 77% to 4-year college
The Nativity School
4 mi Grades PreK-8 152 students 10.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Saint John School
4 mi Grades K-8 420 students
Grades 9-12 1,698 students 16.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 85% to 4-year college
Grades K-6 148 students 7.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Notre Dame Academy
4 mi Grades PreK-8 199 students 12.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Pacific Academy
4 mi Grades K-12 79 students 7.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Cal Coast Academy
4 mi Grades 6-12 22 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 156 students 12 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed 45% to 4-year college
Grades K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades K-4 46 students
All 22 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leport Montessori | PreK-6 | 45 | <1 |
| Encinitas Country Day School | K-8 | 216 | 2 |
| Grauer School the | 7-12 | 169 | 3 |
| Village Gate Children's Academy | K-8 | 117 | 3 |
| High Bluff Academy | 8-12 | 54 | 3 |
| Winston School | 6-12 | 94 | 3 |
| Del Mar Pines School | K-6 | 153 | 3 |
| Seeds of Hope Academy | 2-7 | 6 | 3 |
| The Rhoades School | PreK-8 | 271 | 3 |
| Carmel Valley Montessori School | PreK-Transitional K | 1 | 3 |
| Horizon Prep | PreK-12 | 340 | 3 |
| The Nativity School | PreK-8 | 152 | 4 |
| Saint John School | K-8 | 420 | 4 |
| Cathedral Catholic High School | 9-12 | 1,698 | 4 |
| Diegueno Country School | K-6 | 148 | 4 |
| Notre Dame Academy | PreK-8 | 199 | 4 |
| Pacific Academy | K-12 | 79 | 4 |
| Cal Coast Academy | 6-12 | 22 | 4 |
| San Diego Jewish Academy | PreK-12 | 156 | 4 |
| Central Montessori Schools | K | 141 | 4 |
| Lifetime Montessori School | K-4 | 46 | 5 |
| La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten | PreK-Transitional K | 12 | 6 |
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Private school tuition near Solana Beach
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $17,300 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Prep | $17,300 to $23,700 | 2026-27 |
| Santa Fe Christian Schools | $20,230 to $28,680 | 2026-27 |
| Cathedral Catholic High School | $22,837 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Solana Beach?
3 private schools give Solana Beach as their address: Santa Fe Christian Schools, St. James Academy and Fusion Academy SLB: Solana Beach. Counting nearby towns, we list 25: 3 in Solana Beach and 22 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,867 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Solana Beach is Santa Fe Christian Schools with 1,097 students. The largest within 6 miles is Cathedral Catholic High School with 1,698 students.
How much does private school cost near Solana Beach?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $17,300 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.