Solana Beach Elementary School District

309 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075-1241
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Solana Beach Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,729 students in Solana Beach Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District are Solana Ranch Elementary School, Solana Pacific Elementary School and Solana Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
3,821,898 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
173,967 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Solana Beach Elementary School District, which is ranked #18 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#14 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
82%
34%
86%
47%
73%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
28%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
55%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
45%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,445 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,106 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,445
$19,978
Spending / Student
$34,106
$18,399

Best Solana Beach Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Gr: 4-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6570 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Carmel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Gr: K-3 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Solana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
780 Santa Victoria Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Gr: K-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 2,729 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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