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 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 80% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), 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 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. 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
7,700 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
174,000 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.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
770 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
28%
12%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
55%
# Black Students
10 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,229 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
45%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
325
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
358
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
397
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
440
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
380
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
478
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,169
# 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.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,445
$19,974
Spending / Student
$34,106
$18,396
Best Solana Beach Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Santa Victoria Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6570 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Grades: K-3
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
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