Encinitas, CA · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
3616 Manchester Ave, 92024 · (760) 942-1111
Enrollment
272
Student:teacher
8:1
Published tuition
Not listed
Application fee
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Head of school
Robyn Hayes
Principal
Curriculum & special classes
Encinitas Country Day School blends Montessori, traditional, and 21st-century instructional methods to cultivate well-rounded students of scholarship, integrity, and service.
Financial aid
Financial aid is need-based and processed through the Independent School Management (ISM) FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) program. Preference is given to returning students, and both natural parents/guardians are required to submit financial aid forms.
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Encinitas Country Day School offers a broad selection of after-school programs, including the 'Country Day Club' for elementary students, which provides fun activities, homework, and academic support. Other on-campus clubs meet according to individual schedules.
Cost
Other On-Campus Clubs Most involve nominal equipment fees or instructor fees.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Encinitas Country Day School enrolls students year-round, subject to availability. The process generally involves a campus tour, a powerpoint orientation or meeting with the director, and then submitting an application and required fees. An admissions committee reviews applications, historic progress reports, standardized test scores, and individualized educational plans to determine the school's ability to meet student needs.
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Enrollment is year-round, subject to availability.
Acceptance rate
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Application fee
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What they ask for: Application, required fees, recent photo (for transfer students), progress reports, standardized test results, any individualized educational plans, pre-admission interview (Preschool/Kindergarten), school tour, student visiting day (Lower, Middle, Upper School transfer students).
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