For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 885 students in Rancho Santa Fe, CA (there are , serving 813 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in Rancho Santa Fe, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Rancho Santa Fe has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA are R. Roger Rowe Elementary School, R. Roger Rowe Middle School and Solana Santa Fe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Santa Fe, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rancho Santa Fe have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6570 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA include R. Roger Rowe Elementary School, R. Roger Rowe Middle School and Solana Santa Fe Elementary School. Rancho Santa Fe has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Rancho Santa Fe?
3 public schools are located in Rancho Santa Fe.
What percentage of students in Rancho Santa Fe go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in Rancho Santa Fe are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Santa Fe?
Rancho Santa Fe public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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