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A school for Gifted learners. Inspiring curious minds to think deeply and live courageously.

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    • Preschool

    • 2.5 years - Pre-K
    • 520 Balour Drive
    • Encinitas, CA 92024
    • Lower School

    • TK - 5th Grade
    • 141 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd
    • Encinitas, CA 92024
    • Middle School

    • 6th Grade - 8th Grade
    • 910 Encinitas Blvd
    • Encinitas, CA 92024

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The Rhoades School in Encinitas is committed to providing quality education and care to children in the Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain, Leucadia, La Costa, and Bressi Ranch communities. Serving academically advanced children in the San Diego area since 1980, we offer a dynamic educational journey of discovery and exploration for students who are intellectually curious, creative, and eager to embrace new academic challenges and opportunities. Our culture of support and academic rigor teaches resilience and a love of learning.

Our school was also recognized as an Apple Distinguished SchoolΒ in September of 2021.

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Rhoades at a Glance
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Life @ Rhoades
As a school designed for and dedicated to serving bright, high achieving students, we focus on teaching children how to think, not what to think. Learn More
Life @ Rhoades
Summer Camp
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Why Rhoades
Why Rhoades
in Encinitas, CA

Since 1980, our school has been providing a one-of-a-kind, personalized learning experience to nurture young minds and prepare them for long-lasting success.

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Fall Festival at The Rhoades Preschool was a success. Thank you families for joining us and making this a fun family event. #fallfestival2024 #trickortreatimg #facepainting #snowcones #familyevent# refer a friend#therhoadesschool
October 18, 2024
Come take a tour at The Rhoades School! Sign up on our website. We would love to meet you #lowerschoolcampus #middleschool #preschool
October 8, 2024
Join us for family fun as we welcome you and your family to our Preschool Open House! Children of all ages are invited to a morning of face painting, bubbles, and more. This is also a wonderful chance to learn about our preschool. You'll be welcome to visit our classrooms, meet our teachers, and learn more about how children thrive in our program.
August 5, 2024
πŸŽ“βœ¨ Congratulations to our incredible Pre-K class on their graduation! 🌟 We celebrate your journey and all the amazing things you’ve learned. As you step into TK and kindergarten, remember that the Rhoades School is so proud of you and excited for the adventures ahead. Keep shining bright! πŸ’–πŸ“š
June 16, 2024
Apple Distinguished School