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Best Schools in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA has 26 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 20,693 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Carmel Valley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
The top high schools in Carmel Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canyon Crest Academy
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2336 Students
2. Torrey Pines High
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2614 Students
3. University City High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
4. Mira Mesa High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
The top middle schools in Carmel Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solana Pacific Elementary
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Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 438 Students
2. Pacific Trails Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 919 Students
3. Carmel Valley Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 768 Students
4. Earl Warren Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students
5. Standley Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
6. Challenger Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
The top elementary schools in Carmel Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ocean Air
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 510 Students
2. Sage Canyon
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 503 Students
3. Carmel Del Mar Elementary
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 557 Students
4. Del Mar Heights Elementary
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students
5. Pacific Sky
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
6. Del Mar Hills Elementary
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
7. Torrey Hills
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 461 Students
8. Carmel Creek Elementary
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Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 361 Students
9. Sycamore Ridge
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 428 Students
10. Ashley Falls Elementary
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 346 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA has a total population of 43,144 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
How many schools are in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA?
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 20,693 students in total.
How do schools in Carmel Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Carmel Valley score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Carmel Valley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carmel Valley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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