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La Jolla · 92037

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 92037, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

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92037 at a glance

92037 (La Jolla) has 5 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools1Middle school1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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3 comparable schools · average 77.7/100 · range 74.4–82.0

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 70.9/100 · range 70.9–70.9

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 76.1/100 · range 76.1–76.1

Explore ZIP codes near 92037

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92122San Diego52.8 mi
92109San Diego63.4 mi
92117San Diego164.0 mi
92110San Diego45.4 mi
92111San Diego186.0 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

High Ceiling 3Strong All-Around 1Building Momentum 1
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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 92037

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Elementary schools in 92037 · 3 schools

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La Jolla Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
65.2%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
Torrey Pines Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
61.2%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 77/100
Bird Rock Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
57.9%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100

Middle schools in 92037 · 1 schools

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Muirlands Middle
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
46.2%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100

High schools in 92037 · 1 schools

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La Jolla High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
35.2%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92037?
This SchoolScope directory lists 5 public schools in 92037 (La Jolla) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92037?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: La Jolla Elementary (82/100). Middle: Muirlands Middle (71/100). High: La Jolla High (76/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92037 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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