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Top 5 Best Carlsbad Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,707 students in Carlsbad, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA include Army and Navy Academy, Pacific Ridge School, and Carlsbad Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Carlsbad Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Pacific Ridge School
Pacific Ridge School Photo - HARKNESS LEARNING: inclusive conversations, open minds, and new ideas.
(5)
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Carlsbad Christian Academy
Carlsbad Christian Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
3030 Valley St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-6272
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Leport School - Carlsbad Village
Leport School - Carlsbad Village Photo
Montessori School
3016 Highland Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-6440
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
3820 Pio Pico Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-1333
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
705 Palomar Airport Rd., Ste. 340
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 732-1200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Kuyper Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2647 Gateway Road Suite 105PMB440
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(877) 458-9737
Grades: K-3
| 13 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2634 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-7143
Grades: NS-K
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA include Army and Navy Academy, Pacific Ridge School, and Carlsbad Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Carlsbad?
8 private elementary schools are located in Carlsbad.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad private elementary schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Carlsbad?
50% of private elementary schools in Carlsbad are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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