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Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District

5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0809
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Rancho Santa Fe 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 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 543 students in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
543 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District, which is ranked #9 of all 1,908 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)
#9 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
83%
34%
91%
47%
75-79%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
11%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
72%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,147 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,007 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,147
$19,974
Spending / Student
$25,007
$18,395

Best Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 543 students.
What is the rank of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District is ranked #9 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
72% of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,007 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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