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Solana Beach Elementary School District

309 North Rios Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075-1241
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Solana Beach Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,729 students in Solana Beach Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District are Solana Ranch Elementary School, Solana Pacific Elementary School and Solana Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
3,823,192 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
174,001 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Solana Beach Elementary School District, which is ranked #18 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#14 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
82%
34%
86%
47%
73%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
28%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
55%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
45%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,445 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,106 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,445
$19,975
Spending / Student
$34,106
$18,396

Best Solana Beach Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Gr: 4-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6570 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Carmel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Gr: K-3 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Solana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
780 Santa Victoria Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Gr: K-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 2,729 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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