"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
20:1
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
20:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
10%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.4%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
418:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
79.3%
White
11%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/7/2022
ITS BAD everything sucks like the teachers take my children stuff and not give. It back they also are not clean horrible food
GreatSchools Reviews
5/27/2025
We have had an amazing experience with TK and K, thus far. We love the principal and all the teachers along with the PTO! Highly recommend, as a parent with a child on an IEP.
12/8/2023
Our child started kindergarten and we’ve been very impressed by the teachers and other staff at Golden Hill. Our child is learning to read and write in Spanish and English and excited to go to school. The staff is highly involved and are dedicated to their students. The new principal has a PhD in du...
6/9/2023
I have lived by this school for almost 11 years. My older child was established in a previous school so I did not move her. My younger child started at Golden Hill this year in TK. Her experience has been wonderful. She is reading in English and Spanish. TK at Golden Hill has far exceeded my expecta...
5/7/2021
My son has done very well here!
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Attendance Zone
About Golden Hill
List Price Range
$373K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$802,141
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
83%
Household Income
$86,975
% of College Grads
43.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,372 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$5,620 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,291 Sq Ft
- 1716 30th St
- Unit ID1024457P
- San Diego, CA
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Childrens Playground
Grant Hill Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fault Line Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Golden Hill Park & Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Cedar Ridge Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
J St Park
- Playground
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