What types of schools are available in La Jolla, California?

La Jolla, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in La Jolla, California

Q: How many schools are in La Jolla, California?

There are 6 schools in La Jolla, California, serving 4,155 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in La Jolla?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in La Jolla, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 6 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

4,155

Total Students

Across La Jolla

23:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

6 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)5 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,174 students at La Jolla High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 19:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Preuss School Ucsd

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093

5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037

1111 Marine St., La Jolla, CA 92037

750 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1056 Nautilus St., La Jolla, CA 92037

Torrey Pines Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

8350 Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037

Detailed Overview of Schools in La Jolla

La Jolla, California is home to 6 schools serving over 4,155 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in La Jolla, California?

There are 6 schools in La Jolla, serving 4,155 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in La Jolla?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in La Jolla include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in La Jolla?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in La Jolla is 23:1.

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