Best Cardiff By The Sea Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 641 students in Cardiff By The Sea, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 87 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Cardiff By The Sea, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Cardiff By The Sea, CA are Ada W. Harris Elementary School and Cardiff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cardiff By The Sea, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cardiff By The Sea have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).