For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 839 students in Rancho Santa Fe, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 713 private students). 58% 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 81% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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?
58% 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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.