Top Rankings
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 505 students in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
505 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District, which is ranked #9 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
12%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
69%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,416 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,889 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,416
$20,100
Spending / Student
$26,889
$18,511
Best Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District Public Schools (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 505 students.
What is the rank of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District is ranked #9 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
69% of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,889 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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