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Tierrasanta Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 5450 La Cuenta Drive, San Diego, CA 92124-1417

(858) 496-8255 · www.sandi.net/tierrasanta

9/10
#807
Rank 807 out of 5,722
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #828 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #822 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #866 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the hillside neighborhood of Tierrasanta — often called "The Island in the Hills" for its tucked-away feel amid canyons and open space — this school draws families who appreciate a tight-knit community with solid academics across the board. Strong and consistent scores in English, math, and science make it a dependable choice for parents who want well-rounded instruction without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of San Diego's most competitive schools. It's a great fit for families settling into one of the city's quieter, more residential pockets, where kids can walk to school through a neighborhood that still feels genuinely neighborly.

Student Demographics

231 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
91 (39%)
Hispanic
83 (36%)
Multiple Races
38 (16%)
Asian
12 (5%)
Filipino
5 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged79 (34%)
Students with Disabilities33 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

500
Enrollment
23.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.3
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 · #2819 · 53rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found