For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA.
The neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.67, which is more than the California public elementary school average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA (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.
Sycamore Ridge
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA include Solana Ranch Elementary School and Sycamore Ridge.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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