For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 712 students in Solana Beach, CA (there are , serving 1,539 private students). 32% of all K-12 students in Solana Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Solana Beach, CA are Skyline Elementary School and Solana Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Solana Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Solana Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Solana Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Solana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Santa Victoria Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Gr: K-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Solana Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 345-1888
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 345-1888
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Solana Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Solana Beach, CA include Skyline Elementary School and Solana Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Solana Beach?
2 public schools are located in Solana Beach.
What percentage of students in Solana Beach go to public school?
32% of all K-12 students in Solana Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Solana Beach?
Solana Beach public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Solana Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Solana Beach include: Solana Vista Elementary School vs. Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School vs. Solana Vista Elementary School
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