Pacific Ridge School

Pacific Ridge School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
6269 El Fuerte St,  Carlsbad, CA
4.2
3.9
685 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Bob Ogle
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$44,995

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
89
Part Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
89%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
64.7%
Two or more races
18.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14%
Hispanic
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#34 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#42 Best Private HS in California
#48 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 89 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 81 Students
University of California - Berkeley 79 Students
University of California - San Diego 77 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 77 Students
University of Southern California 76 Students
Stanford University 49 Students
New York University 46 Students
University of California - Irvine 45 Students
University of Washington 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Biology 41 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Environmental Science 23 Students
Economics 21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19 Students
International Relations 19 Students
Marketing 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 106 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/8/2023
I've been here two months, and I think that overall its a great school but very cliquey. I find it hard to talk outside of my friend groups.
5.0 Senior
11/25/2020
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Pacific Ridge School. My favorite part about Pacific Ridge is the intimate classroom environments and the dialogue we are able to engage in on a daily basis.
5.0 Parent
2/4/2020
This is our first year at pacific ridge. We are so happy with the teaching, the philosophy and pedagogy. The school is well held and our son is thriving.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 36 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/15/2025
Our family has nothing good to say about this school. Its original roots were good and proceeding leadership rotted them. This school is the most intolerant place to exist. They proclaim tolerance and acceptance, when in fact, it is just the opposite. The environment here is traumatic. And the educa...
5.0 other
6/30/2025
As a former student at PRS I really don't understand the negative reviews. I have gone to this school from 7th-12th grade and have loved every year so much. The grades and classes are small which allow for you to get to know everyone very well and feel connected with your whole community. The campus...
3.0 parent
5/6/2025
Overall, Pacific Ridge School has been a good school and I would recommend it.
5.0 other
7/16/2024
My experience at Pacific Ridge School has been nothing short of fantastic. I unfortunately only got the opportunity to spend my last two years of high school here, but my techniques in all subjects had a rapid incline. In my English classes, I was supported completely and I could genuinely see my wr...

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Pacific Ridge School is a private school for students in grades 7-12 located at 6269 El Fuerte St in Carlsbad, CA. Annual tuition is $44,995. The school has a total enrollment of 685 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Pacific Ridge School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,901,552. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Coast Baptist School, St. Joseph Academy, San Marcos High School, and more. Learn more about what Carlsbad has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacific Ridge School.

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