Torrey Pines Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Jolla, California 92037 · San Diego Unified
#143 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#3663 of 50,301 nationally
About Torrey Pines Elementary
Torrey Pines Elementary is a public elementary located in La Jolla, in the San Diego Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 143rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 6 schools in La Jolla; Torrey Pines Elementary ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.5
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 Pines Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Torrey Pines Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Doyle Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students · 2.2 km away
Spreckels Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students · 3.0 km away
Preuss School UCSD
La Jolla · Charter high · Grades 6–12
825 students · 3.3 km away
La Jolla Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students · 3.4 km away
Standley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students · 3.5 km away
University City High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,465 students · 3.6 km away
Alcott Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students · 3.6 km away
Muirlands Middle
La Jolla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 3.7 km away
Curie Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 3.9 km away
La Jolla High
La Jolla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students · 3.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Torrey Pines Elementary a good school?
Torrey Pines Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 82.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #143 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 Pines Elementary rank in California?
Torrey Pines Elementary ranks #143 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #3663 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Torrey Pines Elementary?
Torrey Pines Elementary had 465 students in 2025.
Is Torrey Pines Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Torrey Pines Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Torrey Pines Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Torrey Pines Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.