Pacific Academy

Pacific Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
679 Encinitas Blvd,  Encinitas, CA
4.3
3.7
116 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mario Gonzalez
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,700

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
17
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
640
Verbal
580
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
61.5%
Female
38.5%
White
48.6%
Hispanic
23.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.1%
Black
5.6%
Native American
4.2%

School Rankings

#104 Best Private K12 Schools in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 5 Students
University of Southern California 5 Students
University of California - Irvine 4 Students
University of San Diego 4 Students
University of California - San Diego 3 Students
San Diego State University 3 Students
Stanford University 3 Students
Texas A&M University 2 Students
University of California - Davis 2 Students
California State University - San Marcos 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 4 Students
Business 2 Students
Biology 2 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Criminology 2 Students
Mechanical Engineering 2 Students
Chemistry 2 Students
Economics 2 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 Students
Accounting 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
4/15/2016
There's an extra effort made to make sure that every student is doing well mentally. Services are available and ready for student who need help.
3.0 NicheUser
4/15/2016
My favorite thing about the school is the options they have for PE. I'm pretty sure that I'm one of few students who got to surf for PE
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 12 Reviews
3.0 other
8/11/2025
While there are some very caring teachers and small class sizes (often under 10 students), the school’s leadership dynamic is deeply concerning. The principal’s wife holds multiple roles — English Department Lead, ASB Advisor, and Activities Director — which gives her disproportionate influence over...
2.0 parent
8/9/2025
(This review does NOT pertain to the few gems that existed among the teachers and staff.)The only reason our child ended up at PAE was because of Covid. We were not informed that most of the older students had learning disabilities or issues that included expulsion from other schools for violence an...
5.0 parent
6/23/2025
I cannot express in words what PAE has done for my boys and me. What I can do is tell you is tell you that this school has helped raise my boys into kind and caring individuals who can converse intelligently with adults on all subjects. They have formed bonds with these teachers and staff that will...
5.0 parent
5/25/2025
Pacific Academy Encinitas has been a great fit for our 7th grade daughter. She feels valued, safe and cared for at school. The staff is loving, encouraging and accommodating. The small class sizes lead to individualization and great support from teachers. In addition to academic support, PAE encoura...

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Pacific Academy is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 679 Encinitas Blvd in Encinitas, CA. Annual tuition is $20,700. The school has a total enrollment of 116 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Pacific Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1220. The average home value in this area is $1,909,134. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Grauer School, Santa Fe Christian Schools, San Dieguito High School Academy, and more. Learn more about what Encinitas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacific Academy.

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