For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,129 students in La Jolla, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 3,608 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in La Jolla, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). La Jolla has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in La Jolla, CA are La Jolla Elementary School, Torrey Pines Elementary School and Bird Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jolla, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Jolla have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Jolla, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Jolla Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Torrey Pines Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-2323
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-2323
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Bird Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 488-0537
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Muirlands Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #55.
La Jolla High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #66.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 853 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Jolla, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Jolla, CA include La Jolla Elementary School, Torrey Pines Elementary School and Bird Rock Elementary School. La Jolla has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in La Jolla, CA?
6 public schools are located in La Jolla, CA.
What percentage of students in La Jolla, CA go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in La Jolla, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Jolla, CA?
La Jolla, CA public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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