Del Mar Hills Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Del Mar, California 92014 · Del Mar Union Elementary
#17 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#1666 of 50,301 nationally
About Del Mar Hills Elementary
Del Mar Hills 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 224 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 17th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 224.
There are 2 schools in Del Mar; Del Mar Hills Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
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 Hills Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Del Mar Hills Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Solana Highlands Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students · 611 m away
Del Mar Heights Elementary
Del Mar · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students · 1000 m away
Solana Pacific Elementary
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 4–6
375 students · 1.4 km away
Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students · 1.5 km away
Carmel Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students · 1.9 km away
Torrey Pines High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students · 2.0 km away
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students · 2.2 km away
Ashley Falls Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students · 3.5 km away
Ocean Air
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students · 4.1 km away
Sycamore Ridge
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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224 students
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224 students
Wescove Elementary
West Covina · Public elementary · Grades K–2
224 students
Heredia-Arriaga
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
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Romero Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Del Mar Hills Elementary a good school?
Del Mar Hills Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 86.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #17 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 Hills Elementary rank in California?
Del Mar Hills Elementary ranks #17 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #1666 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Del Mar Hills Elementary?
Del Mar Hills Elementary had 224 students in 2025.
Is Del Mar Hills Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Del Mar Hills Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Del Mar Hills Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Del Mar Hills Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.