Ocean Air vs Torrey Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Air
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students
Torrey Hills
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
389 students
| Measure | Ocean Air San Diego, California | Torrey Hills San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 5,693 | #71 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1992 of 50,301 | #2863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 450 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 78% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Air scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 84.1).
- •Ocean Air does better on math proficiency (91% vs 78%).
- •Ocean Air does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •Ocean Air does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 11.3%).
- •Torrey Hills does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.5).
- •Ocean Air is the larger school with 450 students compared with 389.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean Air better than Torrey Hills?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Air ranks higher (86.1 vs 84.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ocean Air and Torrey Hills?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Air: 450. Torrey Hills: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Air and Torrey Hills rank in California?
Ocean Air is 25th of 5,693 and Torrey Hills is 71st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).