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Best Schools in Del Mar, CA
Del Mar, CA has 17 public schools (2 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,346 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Del Mar exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Del Mar, CA
The top high schools in Del Mar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Torrey Pines High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2614 Students
2. University City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
Best Middle Schools in Del Mar, CA
The top middle schools in Del Mar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solana Pacific Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 438 Students
2. Carmel Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 768 Students
3. R. Roger Rowe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
4. Earl Warren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students
5. Standley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Del Mar, CA
The top elementary schools in Del Mar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. Roger Rowe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
2. Solana Highlands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 373 Students
3. Del Mar Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students
4. Del Mar Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
5. Solana Santa Fe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
6. Solana Vista Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students
7. Carmel Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 361 Students
8. Skyline Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 427 Students
9. Doyle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Del Mar, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Del Mar, CA has a total population of 12,578 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Del Mar, 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 Del Mar, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Del Mar, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Del Mar, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Del Mar, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Del Mar, CA
How many schools are in Del Mar, CA?
Del Mar, CA has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,346 students in total.
How do schools in Del Mar perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Del Mar score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Del Mar exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Del Mar?
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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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Del Mar
2 of 2 schools in Del Mar carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Del Mar. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.