"The mission of Golden Hill K-8 School is to create a learning environment where students, families, and school staff collaborate to develop children who are healthy, caring, responsible, lifelong learners and productive members of society." The simple heart of Golden Hill K-8 School's mission statements gives peers a glimpse into the school’s ideology.
Situated less than 15 minutes from downtown San Diego, the school is one of the only institutions based on the three pillars of Dual Language Education which include bilingualism and biliteracy, grade-level academic achievement, and cross-cultural competency.
Proud of its role as a leader in social/emotional learning, Golden Hill K-8 School is a forward-thinking academic institution with multi-language courses and a multitude of afterschool opportunities.
On top of its dual-immersion courses, the school also offers music, safety patrol, running club, and special education classes. With its vast array of academic and extracurricular options, Golden Hill K-8 helps its students to grow both academically and socially.
Known for its emphasis on Project-Based Learning for junior high students, Golden Hill K-8 School is geared to guide your K-8 student toward success, no matter where their lives will take them.
Golden Hill Elementary School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1240 33rd St,
San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Juan Romo
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Niche Grade
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
8.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
6.5%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
418:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
74.6%
White
15.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
1.5%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/5/2018
Teachers who care and take interest in their students. The neighborhood is safe and my children feel safe being at school. The parent involvment is really high!
GreatSchools Reviews
10/4/2025
Really horrible experience. New principal warden acting. Class room smelly. Teacher some good some ok. Bullies and discrimination happened there with lazy involvement, food bad old direhha . Good luck with front office with some good or bad day. Pre K adorably and has Mr Dobb is fantastic fun and ki...
10/4/2025
Firstly, it has come to my attention that bullying and discriminatory behavior have been allowed to persist within the school environment, with little to no effective action taken to address the situation. As a parent, I believe that every child should feel safe and valued in their learning environm...
9/5/2025
I am very proud to be a Golden Hill parent! We have enjoyed having our son at Golden Hill since TK. Both as a Mom and a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, I have found Golden Hill UTK-8 School to be an excellent school in terms of the academics and dual language design, while also being a suppor...
8/27/2025
This is my third year at the school, and I have to say… at first, I was hesitant about sending my child here. But after touring and learning that it follows a 50/50 Bilingual model, I was completely sold.As an experienced UTK parent, I can confidently share that the kids make incredible progress. Wi...
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$781,658
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
83%
Average Household Income
$86,975
% of College Grads
43.7%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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Cedar Ridge Mini Park
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Golden Hill Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 388 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Golden Hill Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $781,658. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Diego High School, Logan Memorial Educational Campus, Garfield High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Golden Hill Elementary School.