Solana Beach Elementary School District

309 N. 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 5%)
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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,729 students in Solana Beach Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District are Solana Ranch Elementary School, Solana Highlands Elementary School and Solana Pacific Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Solana Beach Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Solana Beach Elementary School District, which is ranked #19 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#17 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Solana Beach Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Solana Beach Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Solana Beach Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
770 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
28%
12%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
56%
# Black Students
10 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,229 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
45%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
325
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
358
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
397
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
440
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
380
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
478
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,445 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Solana Beach Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Solana Beach Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,445
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Solana Beach Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$34,106
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Solana Beach Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Solana Beach Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Grades: 4-6
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Solana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
780 Santa Victoria Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Grades: K-3
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6570 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Carmel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Grades: K-3
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Grades: K-6
| 431 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Solana Beach Elementary School District?
Solana Beach Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,729 students.
What is the rank of Solana Beach Elementary School District?
Solana Beach Elementary School District is ranked #19 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Solana Beach Elementary School District?
45% of Solana Beach Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Solana Beach Elementary School District?
Solana Beach Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Solana Beach Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,106 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-06
  • Enrollment: 2,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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