Schools in La Jolla, California (2025)
6 schools · 4,155 students · 5 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 742.
La Jolla, in California, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,155 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle; by sector 5 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across La Jolla's schools is 742, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Bird Rock Elementary (83.4, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by La Jolla Elementary (83.3, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Torrey Pines Elementary (82.5, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are La Jolla High (1,174 students), Preuss School UCSD (825 students), Muirlands Middle (742 students).
Ranked schools in La Jolla
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 183Bird Rock ElementaryLa Jolla · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 283La Jolla ElementaryLa Jolla · Public Elementary95% Math proficiency · 566 students
- 383Torrey Pines ElementaryLa Jolla · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 478Muirlands MiddleLa Jolla · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 742 students
- 564La Jolla HighLa Jolla · Public High53% Math proficiency · 1,174 students
- 650Preuss School UCSDLa Jolla · Charter High55% Math proficiency · 825 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bird Rock Elementary La Jolla · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.4 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 2 | La Jolla Elementary La Jolla · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.3 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 566 |
| 3 | Torrey Pines Elementary La Jolla · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.5 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 4 | Muirlands Middle La Jolla · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 742 |
| 5 | La Jolla High La Jolla · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,174 |
| 6 | Preuss School UCSD La Jolla · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 50.1 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 825 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in La Jolla?
Bird Rock Elementary is the highest-ranked school in La Jolla with a Success Index (US) of 83.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in La Jolla?
La Jolla has 6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) educating 4,155 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in La Jolla?
The median Enrollment across schools in La Jolla is 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.