Pacific Ridge School

San Diego, United States
  • AP

Per yearUSD 47.3K

2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

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About

Pacific Ridge School is a grades 6-12 school in Carlsbad, California. Its mission is to prepare students for college and a purposeful life, built on academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, with Harkness discussion-based learning, small classes and an annual travel program.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    AP

  • Students

    642

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

  • Fee level

Nurse on site
Yes

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

GradePer year
All grades (single tuition figure)USD 47,250
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Pacific Ridge School (this school)USD 47,250USD 47,250
Le lycée français de San DiegoUSD 17,718USD 21,256
San Diego French-American SchoolUSD 27,500USD 33,200
École franco-américaine de San DiegoUSD 27,500USD 33,200

Source: school website (pacificridge.org) · checked 2026-10-29

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Scholarships
Yes
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedAP
  • AP

    High school, by subject · Ages 15–18

    College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Service
  • Outdoor education
Average class size
15

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Library
  • Health center

Sports

  • 43 athletic teams across 19 sports

Arts

  • Dance
  • Digital Media Arts
  • Music
  • Studio Art
  • Theater

After-school activities

  • Activities and Clubs
  • Service Learning
  • After-School Extension Programs

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Location

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6269 El Fuerte, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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