Torrey Hills
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Diego, California 92130 · Del Mar Union Elementary
#71 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#2863 of 50,301 nationally
About Torrey Hills
Torrey Hills is a public elementary located in San Diego, in the Del Mar Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 71st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 268 schools in San Diego; Torrey Hills ranks 5th of 259 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
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 Torrey Hills by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Torrey Hills
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ocean Air
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students · 1.8 km away
Sage Canyon
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students · 2.3 km away
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students · 3.0 km away
Preuss School UCSD
La Jolla · Charter high · Grades 6–12
825 students · 3.5 km away
Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students · 3.7 km away
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,375 students · 3.9 km away
Carmel Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students · 4.1 km away
Solana Pacific Elementary
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 4–6
375 students · 4.2 km away
Del Mar Heights Elementary
Del Mar · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students · 4.2 km away
Solana Highlands Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students · 4.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Torrey Hills a good school?
Torrey Hills has a Success Index (US) of 84.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #71 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 Torrey Hills rank in California?
Torrey Hills ranks #71 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #2863 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Torrey Hills?
Torrey Hills had 389 students in 2025.
Is Torrey Hills a elementary school or a high school?
Torrey Hills is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Torrey Hills?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Torrey Hills; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.