Best Preschool: Horizon Prep
Little ones get an early start in academic excellence at this Christ-centered prep school, situated on a beautiful 20-acre site in Rancho Santa Fe. (858/756-5599, www.horizonprep.org)
Best Private School: Santa Fe Christian Schools
A K-12 school that provides rigorous academics and plenty of co-curricular activities within a “loving Christian environment,” SFCS boasts a parent satisfaction rate of more than 90 percent, according to a recent independent survey. (858/755-8900, www.sfcs.net)
Best Public School: Torrey Pines High School
A California Distinguished School and three-time National Blue Ribbon School, TPHS offers an abundance of AP courses. Nearly three-quarters of Falcons meet or exceed the minimum requirements for UC and CSU. (858/755-0125, www.tphs.net)
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