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La Jolla Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 1111 Marine Street, La Jolla, CA 92037-5131

(858) 454-7196 · www.lajolla.sandiegounified.org/

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10/10
#32
Rank 32 out of 5,722
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #31 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #52 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #39 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into one of San Diego's most sought-after coastal neighborhoods, La Jolla Elementary sits at the very top of California's elementary school rankings — and the community clearly takes that seriously. Families here tend to be deeply engaged, and the school reflects the high expectations that come with living in a village where the beach, Torrey Pines trails, and some of the city's best dining are all within reach. It's a natural fit for families who want rigorous academics in a setting that feels more like a tight-knit seaside town than a sprawling urban district.

Student Demographics

288 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
180 (63%)
Hispanic
41 (14%)
Multiple Races
36 (13%)
Asian
29 (10%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged63 (22%)
Students with Disabilities58 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

566
Enrollment
29.4
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22
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 Programs7/10 · #2166 · 64th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found