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La Costa Heights Elementary

Encinitas Union Elementary · San Diego County · 3035 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009-8331

(760) 944-4375 · www.eusd.k12.ca.us/lc

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10/10
#423
Rank 423 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #455 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #402 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #395 · 93rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills between Carlsbad and Encinitas, La Costa Heights Elementary sits in one of San Diego County's most sought-after coastal communities, where beach culture meets genuine academic ambition. Families here tend to be highly engaged, and the school reflects that — strong across English, math, and science, and consistently landing among the top elementary schools in California. If you're drawn to a neighborhood where kids can bike to the beach on weekends and still come home having had a genuinely challenging school day, La Costa Heights is the kind of school that makes this corner of North County feel like a great place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

325 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
223 (69%)
Hispanic
47 (14%)
Multiple Races
30 (9%)
Asian
13 (4%)
Other
12 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged47 (14%)
Students with Disabilities58 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

552
Enrollment
30.3
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2724 · 55th percentile

124 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found