Preuss School UCSD vs Torrey Pines Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 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 Pines Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
| Measure | Preuss School UCSD La Jolla, California | Torrey Pines Elementary La Jolla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,343 | #143 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8369 of 16,910 | #3663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 825 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 825 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 87% |
| city | La Jolla | La Jolla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Torrey Pines Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 50.1).
- •Torrey Pines Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Torrey Pines Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 71%).
- •Torrey Pines Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 90.8%).
- •Preuss School UCSD does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.5).
- •Preuss School UCSD is the larger school with 825 students compared with 465.
- •Preuss School UCSD is a charter school while Torrey Pines Elementary 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 Pines Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Torrey Pines Elementary ranks higher (82.5 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 Pines Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between La Jolla and La Jolla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preuss School UCSD: 825. Torrey Pines Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preuss School UCSD and Torrey Pines Elementary rank in California?
Preuss School UCSD is 392nd of 1,343 and Torrey Pines Elementary is 143rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).