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Del Mar Pines School

Elementary School · San Diego, CA

A private elementary school in San Diego, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

3975 TORRINGTON ST, San Diego, CA 92130

  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,122
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index62%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment156
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Del Mar Pines School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,092/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$201,731

Median home value

$1,602,800

Median rent

$3,289/mo

College educated

81.4%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White45.5%
Asian40.4%
Two or More7.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Pacific Islander1.3%
Black0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Del Mar Pines SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.0 mi150Compare →
Carmel Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–30.5 mi324Compare →
Solana Highlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7K–60.7 mi417Compare →
Ashley Falls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–61.1 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Del Mar Pines School is listed in San Diego, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Del Mar Pines School

Del Mar Pines School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA, serving approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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 156 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Pines School is 8.7:1. 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 ranks #531 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Del Mar Pines School's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Mar Pines School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Del Mar Pines School a private school?

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

Is Del Mar Pines School a religious school?

No, Del Mar Pines School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
156
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Area population (ZIP 92130)
59,768
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92130; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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