For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 560 students in Del Mar, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Del Mar, CA are Del Mar Heights Elementary School and Del Mar Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Del Mar, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Del Mar have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Del Mar, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Del Mar Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Del Mar, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Del Mar, CA include Del Mar Heights Elementary School and Del Mar Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Del Mar?
2 public elementary schools are located in Del Mar.
What is the racial composition of students in Del Mar?
Del Mar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Del Mar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Del Mar include: Del Mar Hills Elementary School vs. Del Mar Heights Elementary School, Del Mar Heights Elementary School vs. Del Mar Hills Elementary School