Del Mar Community Guide – 92014
Here is a very in-depth and useful guide to the city of Del Mar. You’ll find lots of history and facts, as well as a ton off graphs about the home values, demographics and schools.
Del Mar: Sleepy Village by the Sea
Near-perfect weather year-round attracts a steady stream of repeat visitors who come to Del Mar to enjoy miles of coastline, two beautiful beaches, the famous Torrey Pines State Reserve, and outstanding dining and shopping in a quaint Tudoresque village,
dotted with historical cottages and the finest in innovative architectural design. Del Mar is the closest you will come to finding a true village atmosphere in coastal San Diego County. Thanks to the vigilant attempts of the populace to keep development under control, coupled with the breezy, relaxed atmosphere of the racetrack, Del Mar has the air of a less harried time in California’s past.
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Race Track
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Race Track is open from late July through early September, packing the town with racing buffs. Beginning in November 2014, the Del Mar Racetrack will host an additional 5 week season of horse racing. The Bing Crosby Season goes from Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 30th. The track is closed on Monday for the both track sessions. The racetrack was built in the 1930’s as the brainchild of local celebrities, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, and Pat O’Brien. Bing wrote and recorded a song to commemorate the track’s opening in 1937. “Where the Surf Meets the Turf ” is still played before the first race.
Bing Crosby’s Legacy at Del Mar
When Del Mar opened in 1937, Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans. On August 12, 1938, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club hosted a $25,000 winner-take-all match race between Charles S. Howard’s Seabiscuit and the Binglin Stable’s colt, Ligaroti. In an era when horse racing ranked second in popularity with Americans to Major League Baseball, the match race was front-page news, as well as the first nationwide broadcast of a thoroughbred race by NBC radio.
Seabiscuit’s Historic Race
In the race, Seabiscuit was ridden by jockey George Woolf and Ligaroti by Noel Richardson. In front of a record crowd that helped make the fledgling Del Mar Race Track a success, Seabiscuit won an exciting battle by a nose. By 1940, Del Mar became the summer playground for many Hollywood stars, including W.C. Fields, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Red Skelton, Ava Gardner, and Dorothy Lamour. Long-time Track boss, Joe Harper, is himself the grandson of film director Cecil B. De Mille.
Legendary Jockeys and Trainers
Many of the jockeys and trainers at the Del Mar Racetrack have reached legendary status as well. Among them are Johnny Longden, who had the record for the most wins at Del Mar until his record was surpassed by William Lee “Bill” Shoemaker in 1970. Laffit Pincay, Jr. is one of our modern-day greats, and notable trainers include Charles Wittingham, Farrell Jones, Robert Frankel and Bob Baffert.
Opening Day is an exciting day at the track. The Turf Club is a fashion event with women in designer couture and fabulous hats, while men are required to wear either sports jackets or suits. Outside the Turf Club, locals and tourists pack the track wearing beach attire.
Located directly on the Pacific Ocean, the track has a one-mile main dirt track and a seven-furlong turf course. In early 2007, a new $9 million Polytrack surface was installed. There is stabling for more than 1,000 horses.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds
During the off-season, the site of the race track, The Fairgrounds, is home to many attractions including horse shows, trade shows, concerts, and the famous Del Mar Fair, which draws over 750,000 people from mid-June through early July.
Del Mar City Beach: A Sunbather’s Paradise
“You’d catch ‘em surfin’ at Del Mar”(lyric from Beach Boys’ hit “Surfin’ USA)” Del Mar City Beach is a sunbather’s paradise, suitable for swimming, body surfing, boardsurfing, surf- fishing, strolling jogging, frisbee, and paddleball. A grassy play area, Seagrove Park, sits on the short bluffs overlooking the beach from the south end. The park, coastal walkway, and beach are separated from town by railroad tracks.
Exploring Del Mar Bluffs and Dog Beach
Beyond Del Mar City Beach lies the mouth of the San Dieguito River, which is dry at low tide, and the Del Mar Bluffs City Park. A steep wooden staircase laden with sand leads to a spectacular overlook from the top of the bluff. The 360-degree panorama encompasses the ocean, the racetrack and the town.
Here you will find Dog Beach (known as North Beach by the locals), a haven for dogs and their owners. According to Del Mar Dog Laws; dogs are allowed off leash north of 29th Street Beach to just north of the rivermouth from the day after labor day to June 15th. Between June 16th and Labor Day dogs are allowed in the same area but are required to be on leashes. Owners are asked to clean up after their dog.
Seascape Shores and Solana Beach
To the north, straddling Del Mar and neighboring Solana Beach, is Seascape Shores, a sandy stretch of beach reachable from stairways near the 500 and 700 blocks of South Sierra Avenue. These beaches are popular with locals and tourists and, in season, you might catch trainers working their horses on the beach.
Torrey Pines State Beach and Reserve
To the south, Torrey Pines State Beach is a coastal beach just south of Del Mar and north of La Jolla. A quintessential Southern California beach, it is at the bottom of 300-foot sandstone cliffs. At the south end of the beach, the Torrey Pines State Reserve offers hiking trails with magnificent ocean views and the rare Torrey Pine trees.
For divers, the reefs just outside the surf zone are teeming with beautiful local sea life, such as urchins, local fish, Pacific spiny lobster, rock scallops and abalone. For even better diving, the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater park starts at the southern border of Del Mar and ends at Point La Jolla off the La Jolla Cove with warm water and excellent visibility.
Dining & Shopping
For a small community, Del Mar has a large number of superb restaurants, located mostly on the main street of Camino Del Mar,
by the beach, and along Via De La Valle. Small boutiques abound, both on Camino Del Mar and in the Del Mar Plaza which is on
the corner of Camino Del Mar and 15th Street. A number of the dining establishments are dog-friendly.
Early Beginnings of Del Mar
(For a full history of Del Mar, read Del Mar Looking Back by Nancy Hanks Ewing and The Del Mar Picture Book by Dr. Lisa Pluth) In 1882, the Southern California Railroad began its new route from San Diego to San Bernardino. Theodore Loop, an employee of the railroad, instantly fell in love with what he called “the most attractive place on the entire coast.” He and his wife, Ella, built a tent city on the beach, which Ella called Del Mar after a popular poem titled, “The Fight on Paseo Del Mar.”
Colonel Jacob Taylor and the Casa Del Mar Resort
The same year, Colonel Jacob Taylor Shell stumbled upon Del Mar and the following year bought 338 acres of land for $1,000. Colonel Taylor built a seaside spot named Casa Del Mar, which he thought would become a resort destination for the rich and famous. The hotel, dance pavilion, bathhouse and pool, and railroad depot thrived briefly before succumbing to bankruptcy, flood, and fire by 1890.
The Rise of The Stratford Inn and Hollywood Appeal
Several years later, the South Coast Land Company eventually built a new hotel called The Stratford Inn. From the moment it opened its doors in 1910, the hotel became a focal point of town and a magnet for Hollywood stars.
During the 1920’s, San Diego Gas and Electric brought electricity to San Diego, at which time the residential areas of Del Mar began developing at a record pace. The town received a facelift with a rebuilt pier and new roads into town. The Fairgrounds opened in 1936, and the racetrack a year later.
Incorporation and Modern Governance
By 1958, the residents of Del Mar were faced with the decision of remaining part of the city of San Diego or achieving independence
through incorporation. In 1959, residents chose incorporation and established a council-manager form of government, which
continues today.
The city of Del Mar (encompassing Beach Colony, Del Mar Bluffs, and Olde Del Mar) is now distinct from the rest of Del Mar 92014. There is a five-member City Council, elected by voters, that sets city policy, determines budget priorities, allocates city resources, and hears Planning Commission appeals. The Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The rest of 92014 has a Del Mar Post Office zip code but is governed by the CITY of San Diego.
Residential Del Mar 92014
See the First American Title map of Del Mar/Solana Beach
The entire Del Mar 92014 Zip Code can be divided into the following distinct residential communities and the corresponding number of homes:
BEACH COLONY
Detached: 234
Attached: 150
There are approximately 90 homes located on the sand.
DEL MAR BLUFFS
Detached: 103
Attached: 316
DEL MAR HEIGHTS
Detached: 1,644
Attached: 406
DEL MAR TERRACE
Detached: 305
Attached: 428
OLDE DEL MAR
Detached: 826
Attached: 826
VIA DE LA VALLE AND NORTH
Detached: 760
Attached: 239
This area includes all the Del Mar properties east of I-5 and north of Via De La Valle, including Rancho Del Mar, as well as the land south of Via De La Valle from El Camino Real to the Polo Club development. The Del Mar 92014 Zip Code is made up of 3,871 detached and 1,550 attached homes.
Data Source and Important Advisory:
SANDAG Population and Housing Estimates are derived from a composite of data sources including but not limited to (1) the
California Department of Finance (DOF) E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2020-2022,
(2) the vintage 2020 DOF P-3 Race/Ethnicity and Sex by Age for California and Counties, (3) the 2022 SANDAG Land Use and
Housing Units inventory, and (4) the Census American Community Survey Detailed tables
Caution should be taken when using Population and Housing Estimates, especially for small areas of geography. Sampling error
inherent with the data may materially impact the reliability of the estimates, resulting in a substantial margin of error. Additionally,
conclusions should not necessarily be drawn about small differences between two or more estimates because they may
not reflect statistically significant differences.
Three Year Weighted Average Performance Index Report
API School Scores in San Diego County
In previous years, we have provided a comparison of Academic Performance Index (API) school scores for San Diego County. However, on September 11, 2013, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill “AB 484,” which immediately suspended the API scoring system as of the 2013 school year. This marked a significant change in how school performance would be assessed moving forward.
Limitations of the API System
The decision to suspend the API system stemmed from concerns that it did not fairly or accurately reflect a school’s overall performance. Factors such as diversity and the percentage of students accepted into college were not adequately considered in the previous scoring model, making it an incomplete measure of school success.
Introduction of the Smarter Balanced Assessments Program
With the suspension of the API, a new system was introduced under the “Smarter Balanced Assessments Program.” This program, which is aligned with Common Core standards, will be conducted on computers to offer a more modern and accurate assessment method. The new system was implemented as a trial run, with the goal of providing a more comprehensive evaluation of student performance.
Adoption of the Three-Year Weighted Average
The California State Board of Education has recommended using a three-year weighted average (2011-2013) as a temporary measure for reflecting school performance while the new system is tested. During this transition, the Board also decided not to calculate the 2015 Growth and Base Academic Performance Indexes for elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as local educational agencies.
DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary Schools
Ashley Falls: 947
Carmel Del Mar: 942
Del Mar Heights: 964
Del Mar Hills: 923
Ocean Air: 975
Sage Canyon: 977
Sycamore Ridge: 962
Torrey Hills: 948
Average API Del Mar Union . 955
Average API S.D. County Elementary Schools . 824
SOLANA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary Schools
Carmel Creek: 953
Skyline: 917
Solana Highlands: 951
Solana Pacific: 965
Solana Ranch: N/A
Solana Santa Fe: 950
Solana Vista: 891
Average API Solana Beach Elementary Schools 938
Average API S.D. County Elementary Schools 824
SAN DIEGUITO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Middle Schools
Carmel Valley : 974
Earl Warren: 910
Average API San Dieguito Middle Schools: 942
Average API S.D. County Middle Schools: 817
High Schools
Canyon Crest Academy: 916
San Dieguito HS Academy: 847
Torrey Pines: 888
Average API San Dieguito High Schools 884
Average API S.D. County High Schools 749
RANCHO SANTA FE SCHOOL DISTRICT (K-8) . 957
Del Mar Union School District
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
11232 El Camino Real, Ste. 100 / San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 755-9301 / Fax: (858) 755-4361
www.dmusd.org
To determine which school your child will attend please go to www.dmusd.org. Click on Student Registration then Del Mar Union School Locater. Enter address in the search box at the top to find your schools of attendance.
ASHLEY FALLS (K-6)
13030 Ashley Falls Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 259-7812
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM & PRESCHOOL ASHLEY FALLS
13030 Ashley Falls Drive / San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 793-0071
CARMEL DEL MAR (K-6)
12345 Carmel Park Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 755-1060
DEL MAR HEIGHTS (K-6)
13555 Boquita Drive / Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: (858) 755-9367
DEL MAR HILLS ACADEMY (K-6)
14085 Mango Drive / Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: (858) 755-9763
OCEAN AIR (K-6)
11444 Canter Heights Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 481-4040
SAGE CANYON (K-6)
5290 Harvest Run Drive / San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 481-7844
SYCAMORE RIDGE (K-6)
5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 481-6789
TORREY HILLS (K-6)
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, CA, 92130
Solana Beach School District
Elementary Schools
309 North Rios Ave. / Solana Beach, CA 92075 Phone: (858) 794-7100
To find out which school your child will attend go to the www.sbsd.k12.ca.us. Look under About Us. Click on Attendance Boundaries and plug in the address.
CARMEL CREEK (K-3) SOLANA RANCH (K-6)
4210 Carmel Center Rd. / San Diego, CA 92130 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 794-4400 / Fax: (858) 794-4450 Phone: (858) 350-6600
SKYLINE (4-6) SOLANA SANTA FE (K-6)
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. / Solana Beach, CA 92075 6570 El Apajo / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone: (858) 794-3600 / Fax: (858) 794-3650 Phone: (858) 794-4700 / Fax: (858) 794-4750
SOLANA HIGHLANDS (K-3) SOLANA VISTA (K-3)
3520 Long Run Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130 780 Santa Victoria / Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 794-4300 / Fax: (858) 794-4350 Phone: (858) 794-3700 / Fax: (858) 794-3750
SOLANA PACIFIC (4-6) CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
3901 Townsgate / San Diego, CA 92130 309 N. Rios Ave. / Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 794-4500 / Fax: (858) 794-4550 Phone: (858) 794-7160 / Fax: (858) 794-7165 Programs for toddlers and preschoolers. Before and after school support and services.
San Dieguito Union School District
Middle
SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
710 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 753-6491 / Fax: (760) 635-0591
www.sduhsd.net
Go to www.sduhsd.net.
Look under About SDUHSD and click on Boundaries Map. Click on Davis Demographics & Planning.
Enter the address in the search box at the top to find your school of attendance.
CARMEL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (7 -8)
3800 Mykonos Lane / San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-8221 / cv.sduhsd.net
DIEGUENO MIDDLE SCHOOL
2150 Village Park Way / Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-1892 / dg.sduhsd.net
EARL WARREN MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8)
155 Stevens Avenue / Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-1558 / ew.sduhsd.net
OAK CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8)
675 Balour Drive / Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241 / oc.sduhsd.net
San Dieguito Union High School District
HIGH SCHOOLS
SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
710 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 753-6491 / Fax: (760) 635-0591
Web: www.sduhsd.net
Go to www.sduhsd.net.
Look under About SDUHSD and click on Boundaries Map. Click on Davis Demographics & Planning.
Enter the address in the search box at the top to find your school of attendance.
4 COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOLS
CANYON CREST ACADEMY (9-12) SAN DIEGUITO HS ACADEMY (9-12)
5951 Village Center Loop Road 800 Santa Fe Drive
San Diego, CA 92130 Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253 / cc.sduhsd.net (760) 753-1121 / sd.sduhsd.net
Open enrollment determined by lottery. Open enrollment determined by lottery.
LA COSTA CANYON (9-12) TORREY PINES (9-12)
1 Maverick Way 3710 Del Mar Heights Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009 San Diego, CA 92130
(760) 436-6136 / lc.sduhsd.net (858) 755-0125 / tp.sduhsd.net
Boundary–see map. Intra-district transfer required Boundary–see map. Open enrollment. Intra-district
to attend Torrey Pines High. transfer required to attend La Costa Canyon High.
2 CONTINUATION & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
NORTH COAST ALTERNATIVE (9-12) SUNSET (9-12)
684 Requeza Street 684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024 Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860 / nc.sduhsd.net (760) 753-3860 / ss.sduhsd.net
Referral or application required. Referral or application required.
Popular Private Schools Nearby
North San Diego County is home to some of the finest private schools in the nation. The following private schools are within a reasonable driving distance from Del Mar. The grade levels are indicated for the elementary and high schools. Refer to their web sites for more detailed information on the schools and their accomplishments.
92130 PRIVATE SCHOOLS ENCINITAS / CARDIFF PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) A CHILDREN’S GARDEN
5555 Del Mar Heights Road / San Diego, CA 2241 Whisper Wind Lane / Encinitas CA 92024 760-942-2327 / www.acgpreschool.com
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL (K-6) A CHILDREN’S GARDEN
3975 Torrington Street / San Diego CA 92130 1421 Burgundy Road / Encinitas CA 92024
858-481-5615 / www.delmarpines.com 760-436-5370 / www.acgpreschool.com
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY (K-8) BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
4343 Del Mar Trails Rd / San Diego, CA 92130 925 Balour Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
858-509-2300 / www.ndacademy.com 760-753-2471 / www.blcenc.org
SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY (K-12) BRIGHT HORIZONS
11860 Carmel Creek Rd. / San Diego, CA 92130 1430 Armagosa Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
858-704-3716 / www.sdja.com 760-942-0500 http://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/CA/Encinitas/encinitas/
DEL MAR PRIVATE SCHOOLS
DEL MAR HILLS NURSERY SCHOOL CARDIFF KID’S COTTAGE
13692 Mango Drive / Del Mar CA 92014 240 Birmingham Drive / Cardiff CA 92007
858-755-8338 / www.dmhns.com 760-943-1244
DEL MAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL (K-6) CHILDREN’S NEXT MONTESSORI
13941 Durango Drive / Del Mar CA 92014 1170 Arcadia Road / Encinitas CA 92024
858-481-1963 760-942-3744
http://schools.privateschoolsreport.com/California/DelMar/DelMarMontessori.html
TORREY PINES MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S WORLD
2586 Carmel Valley Road / Del Mar CA 92014 286 North El Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024
858-481-9501 760-944-7900
WINSTON SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO (5-12) CHILDREN’S WORLD
(Specialized school for learning disabled children) 1578 South El Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024
215 9th Street / Del Mar CA 92014 760-943-9400
www.thewinstonschool.com
COMPUTED LEARNING LAB
2611 South Highway 101 / Cardiff CA 92007
760-634-2400
COMPUTER KIDS
1839 Hawk View Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
760-943-9606
EDISON ACADEMY (3 -8)
910 Encinitas Blvd / Encinitas CA 92024
760-942-1889 / www.ranchoencinitasacademy.com
ENCINITAS / CARDIFF
PRIVATE SCHOOLS (continued)
ENCINITAS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PACIFIC VIEW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
121 North Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024 845 Santa Fe Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
760-753-4468 760-753-4952 / www.pacificviewbaptist.com
ENCINITAS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (PK-6) PEPPER TREE COTTAGE PRESCHOOL
2155 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas CA 92024 920 Balour Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
760-942-1111 / www.countrydayschools.org 760-436-0392
ENCINITAS MIGRANT INFANT TODDLER
& CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PETERSON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
915 Capri Road / Encinitas CA 92024 300 Santa Fe Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
760-942-3240 760-436-9451
GIFTED PRE-SCHOOL OF ENCINITAS PRODIGY PRE-SCHOOL
2210 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas CA 92024 300 Santa Fe Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
760-436-9666 760-436-9451
GREAT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL RANCHO ENCINITAS ACADEMY (K-12)
623 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas CA 92024 910 Encinitas Blvd / Encinitas CA 92024
760-942-0220 760-942-2011 / www.ranchoencinitasacademy.com
HOME PRESCHOOL RHOADES SCHOOL (K-8)
216 La Mesa Avenue / Encinitas CA 92024 141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road / Encinitas CA 92024
760-943-0240 760-436-1102 / www.rhoadesschool.com
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN DIEGO
COUNTY RANCHO DAY SCHOOL SOUTH
552 South El Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024 141 South El Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024
760-94-0640 760-942-1799
LEUCADIA CHILDREN’S SCHOOL SAN DIEGUITO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1337 North Vulcan / Encinitas CA 92024 845 Santa Fe Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
760-753-8084 / www.leucadiachildrenschool.com 760-753-4942
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PreK-2) SAN DIEGUITO UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
510 South Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024 170 Calle Magdalena / Encinitas CA 92024
760-942-8500 760-436-9287
MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE SANTA FE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (K-12)
220 Calle De Madera / Encinitas CA 92024 845 Santa Fe Dr / Encinitas CA 92024
760-436-4402 / www.mchencinitas.com 760-753-4952 / www.sfcs.net
NORTH COAST MONTESSORI SAINT ANDRES PRE-SCHOOL
2122 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas CA 92024 890 Balour Drive / Encinitas CA 92024
760-753-9400 760-753-5636
OASIS COMMUNITY ST JOHN SCHOOL (K-8)
216 La Mesa Ave. / Encinitas CA 92024 1003 Encinitas Blvd / Encinitas CA 92024
760-436-6797 760-944-8227 / www.saintjohnschool.com
PACIFIC ACADEMY (7-12) TEMPLE SOLEL JCC PRESCHOOL
679 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas CA 92024 552 South El Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024
760-632-9574 / www.pacificacademy.org 760-944-1285
THE EXPORING CHILD
966 Saxony Road / Encinitas CA 92024
760-942-2050
ENCINITAS / CARDIFF
PRIVATE SCHOOLS (continued)
THE GRAUER SCHOOL (6-12) LA JOLLA LEARNING INSTITUTE
1500 El Camino Real / Encinitas CA 92024 8950 Villa La Jolla #1164 / La Jolla CA 92037
760-944-6777 / www.grauerschool.com 858-452-1441
YMCA – MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY LA JOLLA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
200 Saxony Road / Encinitas CA 92024 6580 Soledad Mountain Road / La Jolla CA 92037
760-942-9622 / www.ecke.ymca.org 858-454-8019
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LA JOLLA
7424 Fay Avenue / La Jolla CA 92037
858-454-5199
LA JOLLA PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ALL HOLLOWS ACADEMY (K-8) SPRINGALL ACADEMY (K-12) (special education)
2390 Nautilus Street / La Jolla CA 92037 6550 Soledad Mountain Road / La Jolla CA 92037
858-459-2975 / www.allhallowsparish.com/academy 858-459-9047 www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/3856
BISHOP’S SCHOOL (7-12) STELLA MARIS ACADEMY (K-8)
7607 La Jolla Blvd. / La Jolla CA 92037 7654 Herschel / La Jolla CA 92037
858-459-4021 / www.bishops.com 858-454-2461 / www.stellamarisacademy.org
THE CHILD TIME CHILD CARE
4545 La Jolla Village Drive / La Jolla CA 92037
858-452-9732
RANCHO SANTA FE
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CHILDREN’S SCHOOL (K-6) DIEGUEÑO COUNTRY SCHOOL (K-6)
2225 Torrey Pines Road / La Jolla CA 92037 14963 Circo Diegueño / Rancho Santa Fe CA 92091
858-454-0184 / www.tcslj.org 858-756-3603 / www.diegueno.com
CONGREGATION BETH EL PRESCHOOL HORIZON PREP (PreK-8)
8660 Gilman Drive / La Jolla CA 92037 6233 El Apajo Rd. / Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
858-587-1967 858-756-5599 / www.horizonprep.org
DELPHI ACADEMY (K-5) HAPPY TIME NURSERY SCHOOL
8660 Gilman Drive / La Jolla CA 92037 6409 Las Colinas / Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
858-922-4044 / www.delphisandiego.org 858-756-3694 / www.happytimenurseryschool.com
EVANS SCHOOL (K-6) NATIVITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (K-8)
6510 La Jolla Scenic Drive South / La Jolla CA 92037 6309 El Apajo Road / Rancho Santa Fe CA 92091
858-459-2066 / http://home.san.rr.com/evansschool/ 858-756-6763 / www.nativitycatholicschool.org
GILLISPIE SCHOOL (PK-6) VILLAGE NURSERY SCHOOL
7380 Girard Avenue / La Jolla CA 92037 6225 Paseo Delicias / Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
858-459-3773 / www.gillispie.org 858-756-2394 / www.villagechurch.org
SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY (K-9)
8660 Gilman Drive / La Jolla CA 92037
858-450-1292 / www.sdja.com
SAN DIEGO PRIVATE SCHOOLS
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN DIEGO FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL (PreK-5)
4126 Executive Drive / La Jolla CA 92037 4201 Randolph Street / San Diego, CA 92103
858-457-3030 619-298-9110 / www.francisparker.org
LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (PreK-12) FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL (6-12)
9490 Genesee Avenue / La Jolla CA 92037 6501 Linda Vista Road / San Diego, CA 92111
858-453-3440 / www.ljcds.com 858-569-7900 / www.francisparker.org
SANTALUZ and DEL SUR
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Preschool) THE HANNA FENICHEL CENTER FOR CHILD
10752 Coastwood Road / San Diego, CA 92127 DEVELOPMENT
858-613-7803 /www.maranathachristianschools.org 336-340 North Acacia Ave. / Solana Beach, CA 92075 58-755-0860 / www.hannafenichel.com
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
(Elementary / Junior High School /High School)
9050 Maranatha Drive / San Diego, CA 92127
858-759-9737 / www.maranathachristianschools.org
SANTALUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(18 months – 6th Grade)
14727 Camino De La Luna / San Diego, CA 92127
858-353-8555 / www.santaluzmontessori.com
SOLANA BEACH PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CAL COAST ACADEMY (6-11)
983 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite G / Solana Beach, Ca 92075
858-481-0882 / www.calcoastacademy.com
LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL
336-340 North Acacia Avenue / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-755-4454
SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL
1036 Solana Beach / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-481-1378 / www.sandyhillnurseryschool.or
SANTA FE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PK-2)
838 Academy Drive / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-755-8900 / www.sfcs.net
SANTA FE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (1-6)
1010 Solana Drive / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-788-3232
www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/1146
SOLANA BEACH COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
524 Stevens Avenue / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-755-3232 / www.sbcpreschool.com
SOLANA BEACH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
309 North Rios Avenue / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-794-7160 / www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/domain/215
SOLANA BEACH PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL
120 Stevens Avenue / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-755-4133 / www.solanapres.org
ST. JAMES ACADEMY (K-8)
623 South Nardo Avenue / Solana Beach CA 92075
858-755-1777 / www.saintjamesacademy.com
San Diego’s Renowned Community Colleges
San Diego is widely known for its exceptional and affordable community colleges, which serve as a gateway to California’s prestigious 4-year universities. Two of the most popular and closest community colleges are MiraCosta College, with campuses in Oceanside and San Elijo, and Palomar College, located in San Marcos. These colleges provide students with solid educational foundations before transferring to four-year institutions.
Other Community Colleges in the Region
In addition to MiraCosta and Palomar, several other community colleges are available across the region. These include:
- Cuyamaca College (El Cajon)
- Grossmont College (La Mesa)
- San Diego City College (Downtown San Diego)
- San Diego Mesa College (Linda Vista)
- San Diego Miramar College (Mira Mesa)
- Southwestern College (Chula Vista)
Each of these institutions offers diverse programs and transfer opportunities, making them accessible and valuable for students throughout San Diego County.
California State Universities vs. University of California Schools
The higher education system in California is divided into two main branches: California State Universities (CSU) and University of California (UC) schools. CSUs, which offer programs up to the Master’s level, admit the top third of high school seniors in the state. In contrast, UC schools, which award doctorates, admit the top 13-18% of high school seniors, offering more advanced degrees and research opportunities.
Notable Higher Education Institutions in San Diego
San Diego is home to a wide array of higher learning institutions, including universities, law schools, and specialized colleges. Some of the notable schools in the area include:
- Alliant International University
- Bethel Seminary
- California State University (San Diego and San Marcos)
- California Western School of Law
- National University
- Point Loma Nazarene University
- University of California San Diego (UCSD)
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
These institutions provide students with a range of academic programs, from undergraduate degrees to advanced doctoral and law degrees.
