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#681 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 21% of private schools

Del Mar Pines School

Elementary School

3975 Torrington Street, San Diego, CA 92130

Private
150
Students
9.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 6th
Grades Served
Top 21%
in CA

About Del Mar Pines School

Del Mar Pines School is an private elementary school in San Diego, CA 92130. The school serves approximately 150 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 78.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $201,731, where 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 240 public schools in San Diego, Del Mar Pines School rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.6 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Del Mar Pines School compares to 240 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
This School
vs
22.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
150
This School
vs
478
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Del Mar Pines School (this school) 6.3
Solana Pacific Elementary 7.3
Carmel Creek Elementary 7.5
Solana Highlands Elementary 5.2
Ashley Falls Elementary 7.4
Carmel Del Mar Elementary 6.7
Sycamore Ridge 7.0
Ocean Air 7.7
Solana Ranch Elementary 6.9
Sage Canyon 8.5
Torrey Hills 6.6
Pacific Sky 8.0
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego 3.9
Willow Grove Elementary 6.6
Park Village Elementary 5.8
Mesa Verde Middle 7.0
Deer Canyon Elementary 6.4
Sandburg Elementary 5.5
Challenger Middle 7.1
Adobe Bluffs Elementary 7.7
Hickman Elementary 6.1

Showing 20 of 240 schools. View all schools in San Diego

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 150
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

3975 Torrington Street, San Diego, CA 92130

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL San Diego 0.0 mi 6.3
Torrey Pines High Encinitas 0.2 mi 6.2
Solana Pacific Elementary San Diego 0.5 mi 7.3
Carmel Creek Elementary San Diego 0.5 mi 7.5
The Uni of Liberty San Diego 0.6 mi 6.3
Carmel Valley Middle Encinitas 0.8 mi 6.5
Solana Highlands Elementary San Diego 0.7 mi 5.2
Carmel Del Mar Elementary San Diego 1.2 mi 6.7
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY San Diego 1.2 mi 6.3
Del Mar Hills Elementary Del Mar 1.1 mi 6.5
Ashley Falls Elementary San Diego 1.1 mi 7.4
CAL COAST ACADEMY San Diego 1.3 mi 6.3
Del Mar Heights Elementary Del Mar 1.5 mi 6.9
CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL San Diego 1.6 mi 6.3
Sycamore Ridge San Diego 1.7 mi 7.0
Ocean Air San Diego 2.2 mi 7.7
WINSTON SCHOOL Del Mar 2.1 mi 5.5
The Winston School of San Diego Del Mar 2.1 mi 5.5
Solana Ranch Elementary San Diego 2.2 mi 6.9
HIGH BLUFF ACADEMY Rancho Santa Fe 2.6 mi 9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$201,731

Median Home Value

$1,602,800

Median Rent

$3,289/mo

Population

59,768

College Educated

81.4%

Homeownership

62%

Avg Commute

22.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

39.7

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Cadman Elementary San Diego, CA 6.3
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Child's Primary, The San Diego, CA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Del Mar Pines School

What grades does Del Mar Pines School serve?

Del Mar Pines School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Del Mar Pines School?

Del Mar Pines School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Pines School?

The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Pines School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Del Mar Pines School rank in CA?

Del Mar Pines School is ranked #681 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Del Mar Pines School's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Mar Pines School has a composite rating of 6.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Del Mar Pines School a private school?

Yes, Del Mar Pines School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details