Best Schools in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA has a total of 33 schools including 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 17,425 students attend La Jolla, CA schools. On average, schools in La Jolla score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in La Jolla greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA has 10 high schools with 8,590 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in La Jolla score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in La Jolla greatly exceed expectations.
1. University City High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
2. La Jolla High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
3. Mission Bay High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students
4. Clairemont High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students
5. Madison High
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students
6. Preuss School Ucsd
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Preuss School Ucsd District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 839 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA has 6 middle schools with 3,800 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in La Jolla score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in La Jolla greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carmel Valley Middle
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San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 768 Students
2. Muirlands Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
3. Standley Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
4. Pacific Beach Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
5. Marston Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
6. Innovation Middle
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA has 17 elementary schools with 5,035 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in La Jolla score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in La Jolla N/A.
1. The Gillispie School
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The Gillispie School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
2. Bird Rock Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
3. Del Mar Heights Elementary
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Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students
4. La Jolla Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
5. Day Prep
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Day Prep • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 49 Students
6. The Childrens School
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The Childrens School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 258 Students
7. Stella Maris Academy
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Stella Maris Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 170 Students
8. San Diego French American School
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San Diego French American School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 357 Students
9. Torrey Pines Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
10. Spreckels Elementary
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San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Jolla, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Jolla, CA has a total population of 58,168 with 44% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Jolla, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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