For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 649 students in Cardiff By The Sea, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA are Ada W. Harris Elementary School and Cardiff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cardiff By The Sea have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ada W. Harris Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1508 Windsor Rd.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5894
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5894
Grades: 3-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Cardiff Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1888 Montgomery Ave.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5892
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760) 632-5892
Grades: K-2
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA include Ada W. Harris Elementary School and Cardiff Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cardiff By The Sea?
2 public schools are located in Cardiff By The Sea.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardiff By The Sea?
Cardiff By The Sea public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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