Del Mar Heights Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Del Mar, California 92014 · Del Mar Union Elementary
#27 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#2047 of 50,301 nationally
About Del Mar Heights Elementary
Del Mar Heights Elementary is a public elementary located in Del Mar, in the Del Mar Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 293 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 27th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 293.
There are 2 schools in Del Mar; Del Mar Heights Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Del Mar Heights Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Del Mar Heights Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Del Mar Hills Elementary
Del Mar · Public elementary · Grades K–6
224 students · 1000 m away
Solana Highlands Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students · 1.4 km away
Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students · 1.7 km away
Solana Pacific Elementary
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 4–6
375 students · 1.9 km away
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students · 2.0 km away
Carmel Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students · 2.4 km away
Torrey Pines High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students · 2.7 km away
Ocean Air
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students · 3.8 km away
Ashley Falls Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students · 4.0 km away
Torrey Hills
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
389 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
McKinley Elementary
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293 students
John Muir Elementary
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293 students
Carver Elementary
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293 students
Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
Sanchez (George I.) Elementary
Rosemead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
Horace Mann Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Del Mar Heights Elementary a good school?
Del Mar Heights Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 85.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #27 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Del Mar Heights Elementary rank in California?
Del Mar Heights Elementary ranks #27 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #2047 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Del Mar Heights Elementary?
Del Mar Heights Elementary had 293 students in 2025.
Is Del Mar Heights Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Del Mar Heights Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Del Mar Heights Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Del Mar Heights Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.