Best Del Mar Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 560 students in Del Mar, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 373 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in Del Mar, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Del Mar, CA are Del Mar Heights Elementary School and Del Mar Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Del Mar, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Del Mar have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Del Mar, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Del Mar Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Del Mar, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Del Mar, CA include Del Mar Heights Elementary School and Del Mar Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Del Mar?
2 public schools are located in Del Mar.
What percentage of students in Del Mar go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Del Mar are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Del Mar?
Del Mar public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Del Mar are often viewed compared to one another?

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