Preuss School UCSD vs Torrey Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preuss School UCSD
La Jolla · Charter high · Grades 6–12
825 students
Torrey Hills
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
389 students
| Measure | Preuss School UCSD La Jolla, California | Torrey Hills San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,343 | #71 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8369 of 16,910 | #2863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 825 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 825 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 78% |
| city | La Jolla | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Torrey Hills scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 50.1).
- •Torrey Hills does better on math proficiency (78% vs 55%).
- •Torrey Hills does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Torrey Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Torrey Hills does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.2).
- •Preuss School UCSD is the larger school with 825 students compared with 389.
- •Preuss School UCSD is a charter school while Torrey Hills is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Preuss School UCSD better than Torrey Hills?
On the Success Index (US), Torrey Hills ranks higher (84.1 vs 50.1 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 Preuss School UCSD and Torrey Hills?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between La Jolla and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preuss School UCSD: 825. Torrey Hills: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preuss School UCSD and Torrey Hills rank in California?
Preuss School UCSD is 392nd of 1,343 and Torrey Hills is 71st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).