Torrey Pines Elementary School

Torrey Pines Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8350 Cliffridge Ave,  La Jolla, CA
San Diego Unified School District
3.2
4.0
459 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sarah Ott
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
64.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
36.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,573:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
51%
Two or more races
16.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.5%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 3 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
1/7/2016
Torrey Pines is a well renowned school and the "man behind the curtain" so to speak can be no others than our teachers. They deserve credit for supporting the greatness of what our students are achieving. They expect impressive things from us, therefore we step up and perform what they expect. They genuinely care about our success and well being.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/6/2025
Fantastic, top notch school. I am an educator that has worked at 12-15 different schools and districts. From my background I can say TPES is one of the best schools in san diego and la jolla. Staff are well above average, as are the support staff, and after school care (character builders). Family e...
5.0 parent
8/11/2025
This is an amazing school with dedicated, highly qualified teachers and a supportive, caring staff. Both of my daughters are thriving here, and the parent community is wonderful. I truly don’t understand the few negative reviews— our experience has been nothing but positive, and we’re so happy to be...
2.0 parent
3/13/2024
Some great teachers. Limited family engagement- seems to be preferential treatment among parents. There are great families and people there but the common theme seems to be families are not encouraged to build a sense of community. Admin is awful. At first thought admin would be great but he dishone...
5.0 parent
11/27/2023
We moved to San Diego last year, our daughter started UTK and son went to grade 5...he improved a lot in writing and public speaking. All thanks to Mr.Devore, he is an amazing teacher...Thanks to Mr.Keiper and UTK...My kids love Torrey Pines.

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Torrey Pines Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in La Jolla, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 459 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Torrey Pines Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,712,811. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Bishop's School, La Jolla Country Day School, Charter School of San Diego, and more. Learn more about what La Jolla has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Torrey Pines Elementary School.

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