Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Torrey Pines Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Torrey Pines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Torrey Pines Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Torrey Pines Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Torrey Pines Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torrey Pines Elementary School's ranking?
Torrey Pines Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Torrey Pines Elementary School often compared to?
Torrey Pines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Jolla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Torrey Pines Elementary School?
450 students attend Torrey Pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Torrey Pines Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrey Pines Elementary School?
Torrey Pines Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Torrey Pines Elementary School offer ?
Torrey Pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Torrey Pines Elementary School part of?
Torrey Pines Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
Very impressed with the school and staff. Reviewer above is not really qualified to rate the school and should be removed. So far, all I see is positive learning environments and Teachers that care, I`ll give a more thorough assessment when time permits and as my child goes through the system.
1 2/6/2017
I visited this school and saw a major cause of bullying. The children on recess were fighting and the children around them were laughing. The teacher that looked over them was paying attention to her cell phone. I am shocked and give a bad rating for this school.
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