For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,062 students in La Jolla, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in La Jolla, CA are La Jolla High School and Preuss School Ucsd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jolla, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Jolla have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
La Jolla, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Jolla High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Jolla, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Jolla High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in La Jolla, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in La Jolla, CA include La Jolla High School and Preuss School Ucsd. La Jolla has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in La Jolla?
2 public high schools are located in La Jolla.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jolla?
La Jolla public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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