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

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students

2. La Jolla High

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students

3. Mission Bay High

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Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students

4. Clairemont High

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Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students

5. Madison High

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Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students

6. Preuss School Ucsd

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 768 Students

2. Muirlands Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students

3. Standley Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students

4. Pacific Beach Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students

5. Marston Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students

6. Innovation Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Gillispie School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students

2. Bird Rock Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students

3. Del Mar Heights Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Del Mar Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students

4. La Jolla Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students

5. Day Prep

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Day Prep • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 49 Students

6. The Childrens School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Childrens School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 258 Students

7. Stella Maris Academy

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Stella Maris Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 170 Students

8. San Diego French American School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego French American School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 357 Students

9. Torrey Pines Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Diego Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

10. Spreckels Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

17,425

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

78%

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

D

34.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,010 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit La Jolla, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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