Encinitas is hands-down one of San Diego’s most charismatic beach towns. From eclectic Leucadia, to the upscale boutiques and restaurants in revitalized downtown Encinitas, diversity is part of its charm. This seaside community is known for its beaches and surf spots, stunning ocean view properties, independent shops and laid-back vibe.
As you cruise up the coast on the famous highway 101, you will pass Swami’s Beach, which was immortalized by the Beach Boys’ song “Surfing U.S.A.,” and is one of San Diego’s best surf spots. Further north, Moonlight Beach offers a little something for everyone – from families to sports enthusiasts.
Encinitas is unique among the communities in coastal North County. The city’s successful revitalization of its historic downtown, left all the charm of years gone by, while incorporating shops and restaurants that live up to the most discriminating, modern tastes.
Need a break from the beach and downtown? Spend a day connecting with nature at the San Diego Botanic Garden, adjacent to one of city’s most beloved communities, Encinitas Ranch. Many homes in this area offer ocean views on beautiful properties, interspersed amongst walking trails and one of the area’s most popular golf courses.
Whether you are enjoying beach volleyball, shopping, brunch or a yoga class, the sense of community in Encinitas is part of the lifestyle its residents enjoy. Our bet is that you will adore it, too!
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 0.3mi | ||||||
Encinitas Learning Center & Academy 543 Encinitas Blvd Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-6886 | private | 2-8 | No Rating | 0.43mi | |||||
Edison Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1889 | private | 3-8 | 0.58mi | ||||||
Rancho Encinitas Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 | private | K-8 | 0.58mi | ||||||
Sunset High (Continuation) School 684 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-3860 | public | 9-12 | 0.61mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 678 Poinsettia Park South, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-6 | No Rating | 0.75mi | |||||
St John Catholic School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | PK-8 | 0.77mi | ||||||
St. John the Evangelist School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | K-8 | No Rating | 0.77mi | |||||
Ocean Knoll Elementary School 910 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4351 | public | K-6 | 0.94mi | ||||||
Oak Crest Middle School 675 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-6241 | public | 7-8 | 0.94mi | ||||||
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School 185 Union Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4323 | public | K-6 | 1.11mi | ||||||
San Dieguito High Academy 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-1121 | public | 9-12 | 1.12mi | ||||||
Oasis Community 216 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-6797 | private | K-1 | 1.14mi | ||||||
Ada W. Harris Elementary School 1508 Windsor Road, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5894 | public | 3-6 | 1.49mi | ||||||
Flora Vista Elementary School 1690 Wandering Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4329 | public | K-6 | 1.56mi | ||||||
Capri Elementary School 941 Capri Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4360 | public | K-6 | 1.75mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 1613 Lake Drive, Cardiff, Encinitas, CA 92007 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-8 | 1.77mi | ||||||
Seaside Wisdom for Life School 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-5786 | private | K-5 | No Rating | 1.82mi | |||||
Cardiff Elementary School 1888 Montgomery Avenue, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5892 | public | K-3 | 1.89mi | ||||||
Intelligent Choice Educational Center 1377 North Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-6440 | private | 6-12 | No Rating | 1.99mi | |||||
El Camino Creek Elementary School 7885 Paseo Aliso, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-2051 | public | K-6 | 2.1mi | ||||||
Grauer, The 1500 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-6777 | private | 7-12 | 2.12mi | ||||||
Park Dale Lane Elementary School 2050 Park Dale Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4344 | public | K-6 | 2.15mi | ||||||
Diegueno Middle School 2150 Village Park Way, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-1892 | public | 7-8 | 2.2mi | ||||||
La Costa Valley Pre- School 2276 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 436-2797 | private | K | 2.27mi | ||||||
The Rhoades School 141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-1102 | private | K-8 | 2.65mi | ||||||
Encinitas Country Day School 3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1111 | private | PK-8 | 2.66mi | ||||||
New World Leadership Children's Academy 4134 Manchester Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 230-6655 | private | PK-1 | No Rating | 2.68mi | |||||
New World Leadership Children's Academy 4134 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 230-6655 | private | K-1 | No Rating | 2.68mi | |||||
La Costa Heights Elementary School 3035 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 944-4375 | public | K-6 | 2.83mi | ||||||
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School 8000 Calle Acervo, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-2000 | public | K-6 | 2.88mi | ||||||
Mission Estancia Elementary School 3330 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-2004 | public | K-6 | 2.92mi | ||||||
La Costa Canyon High School 1 Maverick Way, Encinitas, CA 92009 (760) 436-6136 | public | 9-12 | 3.17mi | ||||||
Aviara Oaks Elementary School 6900 Ambrosia Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 331-6000 | public | K-5 | 3.43mi | ||||||
Aviara Oaks Middle School 6880 Ambrosia Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 331-6100 | public | 6-8 | 3.54mi | ||||||
Solana Vista Elementary School 780 Santa Victoria Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3700 | public | K-3 | 3.72mi | ||||||
Skyline Elementary School 606 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3600 | public | K-6 | 4.0mi | ||||||
Earl Warren Middle School 155 Stevens Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1558 | public | 7-8 | 4.08mi | ||||||
School Of Universal Learning (Soul) 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 345-1888 | charter | 7-12 | No Rating | 4.1mi | |||||
Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Kindergarten And Preschool 6604 Black Rail Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 431-8293 | private | K | 4.26mi | ||||||
La Costa Meadows Elementary School 6889 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 290-2121 | public | K-5 | 4.31mi | ||||||
Pacific Rim Elementary School 1100 Camino De Las Ondas, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 331-6200 | public | K-5 | 4.33mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.35mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.47mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.48mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Montessori School 1010 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-3232 | private | PK-6 | 4.51mi | ||||||
Kindercare Learning Center-Carlsbad 1200 Plum Tree Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 435-0001 | private | PK-1 | No Rating | 4.66mi | |||||
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | PK-5 | 4.72mi | ||||||
R. Roger Rowe Middle School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | 6-8 | 4.72mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 4.77mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.77mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 4.79mi | ||||||
Brilliant Kids Montessori School 6441 Topmast Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 298-0332 | private | PK-6 | 4.81mi | ||||||
Poinsettia Elementary School 2445 Mica Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 331-6500 | public | K-5 | 4.82mi | ||||||
Community Christian School 1645 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 744-9237 | private | K-8 | 4.89mi | ||||||
Discovery Isle La Costa 1655 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 752-8691 | private | K | 4.91mi | ||||||
Carlsbad Adult 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 331-5015 | public | n/a | No Rating | 4.97mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 0.3mi | ||||||
Edison Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1889 | private | 3-8 | 0.58mi | ||||||
Rancho Encinitas Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 | private | K-8 | 0.58mi | ||||||
St John Catholic School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | PK-8 | 0.77mi | ||||||
Ocean Knoll Elementary School 910 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4351 | public | K-6 | 0.94mi | ||||||
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School 185 Union Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4323 | public | K-6 | 1.11mi | ||||||
Oasis Community 216 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-6797 | private | K-1 | 1.14mi | ||||||
Ada W. Harris Elementary School 1508 Windsor Road, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5894 | public | 3-6 | 1.49mi | ||||||
Flora Vista Elementary School 1690 Wandering Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4329 | public | K-6 | 1.56mi | ||||||
Capri Elementary School 941 Capri Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4360 | public | K-6 | 1.75mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 1613 Lake Drive, Cardiff, Encinitas, CA 92007 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-8 | 1.77mi | ||||||
Cardiff Elementary School 1888 Montgomery Avenue, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5892 | public | K-3 | 1.89mi | ||||||
El Camino Creek Elementary School 7885 Paseo Aliso, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-2051 | public | K-6 | 2.1mi | ||||||
Park Dale Lane Elementary School 2050 Park Dale Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4344 | public | K-6 | 2.15mi | ||||||
La Costa Valley Pre- School 2276 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 436-2797 | private | K | 2.27mi | ||||||
The Rhoades School 141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-1102 | private | K-8 | 2.65mi | ||||||
Encinitas Country Day School 3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1111 | private | PK-8 | 2.66mi | ||||||
La Costa Heights Elementary School 3035 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 944-4375 | public | K-6 | 2.83mi | ||||||
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School 8000 Calle Acervo, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-2000 | public | K-6 | 2.88mi | ||||||
Mission Estancia Elementary School 3330 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-2004 | public | K-6 | 2.92mi | ||||||
Aviara Oaks Elementary School 6900 Ambrosia Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 331-6000 | public | K-5 | 3.43mi | ||||||
Solana Vista Elementary School 780 Santa Victoria Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3700 | public | K-3 | 3.72mi | ||||||
Skyline Elementary School 606 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3600 | public | K-6 | 4.0mi | ||||||
Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Kindergarten And Preschool 6604 Black Rail Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 431-8293 | private | K | 4.26mi | ||||||
La Costa Meadows Elementary School 6889 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 290-2121 | public | K-5 | 4.31mi | ||||||
Pacific Rim Elementary School 1100 Camino De Las Ondas, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 331-6200 | public | K-5 | 4.33mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.35mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.47mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.48mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Montessori School 1010 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-3232 | private | PK-6 | 4.51mi | ||||||
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | PK-5 | 4.72mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 4.77mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.77mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 4.79mi | ||||||
Brilliant Kids Montessori School 6441 Topmast Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 298-0332 | private | PK-6 | 4.81mi | ||||||
Poinsettia Elementary School 2445 Mica Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 331-6500 | public | K-5 | 4.82mi | ||||||
Community Christian School 1645 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 744-9237 | private | K-8 | 4.89mi | ||||||
Discovery Isle La Costa 1655 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 752-8691 | private | K | 4.91mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 0.3mi | ||||||
Edison Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1889 | private | 3-8 | 0.58mi | ||||||
Rancho Encinitas Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 | private | K-8 | 0.58mi | ||||||
St John Catholic School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | PK-8 | 0.77mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 1613 Lake Drive, Cardiff, Encinitas, CA 92007 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-8 | 1.77mi | ||||||
The Rhoades School 141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-1102 | private | K-8 | 2.65mi | ||||||
Encinitas Country Day School 3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1111 | private | PK-8 | 2.66mi | ||||||
Aviara Oaks Middle School 6880 Ambrosia Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 331-6100 | public | 6-8 | 3.54mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.35mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.47mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 4.48mi | ||||||
R. Roger Rowe Middle School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | 6-8 | 4.72mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 4.77mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.77mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 4.79mi | ||||||
Community Christian School 1645 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 (760) 744-9237 | private | K-8 | 4.89mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 0.3mi | ||||||
Sunset High (Continuation) School 684 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-3860 | public | 9-12 | 0.61mi | ||||||
San Dieguito High Academy 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-1121 | public | 9-12 | 1.12mi | ||||||
Grauer, The 1500 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-6777 | private | 7-12 | 2.12mi | ||||||
La Costa Canyon High School 1 Maverick Way, Encinitas, CA 92009 (760) 436-6136 | public | 9-12 | 3.17mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 4.35mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 4.77mi |