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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 School in September of 2021.

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Preschool - Friday, January 24th, 9-11am; Lower School - Tuesday, January 21st, 9-11am; Middle School - Wednesday, January 22nd 10:30 am-12:30 pm

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Rhoades at a Glance
Admissions
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Admissions
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
Epic moments like these happen all summer long at our day camps, sports camps, specialty camps, and academic camps. Learn More
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.

Go beyond the classroom and experience a new world of learning at The Rhoades School.

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Alumni Day at The Rhoades Middle School was a grea Alumni Day at The Rhoades Middle School was a great event. Several Alumni’s met old friends and teachers, looked at yearbooks, toured the campus and reminisced. Thank you for visiting and sharing your stories! #therhoadesschool #90’sAlumni’s #currenthighschoolalumni’s 👏🏼
Alumni Day at The Rhoades Middle School was a great event. Several Alumni’s met old friends and teachers, looked at yearbooks, toured the campus and reminisced. Thank you for visiting and sharing your stories! #therhoadesschool #90’sAlumni’s #currenthighschoolalumni’s 👏🏼
November 12, 2024
Fall Festival at The Rhoades Preschool was a succe 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
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
Apple Distinguished School