For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 560 students in Del Mar, CA (there are , serving 373 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in Del Mar, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Del Mar, CA are Del Mar Heights Elementary School and Del Mar Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Del Mar, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Del Mar have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Del Mar, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Del Mar Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Del Mar, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Del Mar, CA include Del Mar Heights Elementary School and Del Mar Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Del Mar?
2 public schools are located in Del Mar.
What percentage of students in Del Mar go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Del Mar are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Del Mar?
Del Mar public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Del Mar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Del Mar include: Del Mar Hills Elementary School vs. Del Mar Heights Elementary School, Del Mar Heights Elementary School vs. Del Mar Hills Elementary School
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