For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 921 students in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA.
The neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.68, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Ridge
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego, CA include Solana Ranch Elementary School and Sycamore Ridge.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego?
the neighborhood of Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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