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Schools in 92037 — La Jolla, California

92037 has 3 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 74.3 — 28.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 71.4 to 78.3, a 6.9-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92037 schools perform

La Jolla 92037's 3 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 74.3 — 28.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is La Jolla Elementary with a composite of 78.3 and 65.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 61.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92037 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92037 averages 10.7%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
74.3
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
6.9
71.4 – 78.3
Avg Exceeded %
61.5%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
3
With composite scores

How 92037 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 92037
92037 La Jolla 3 74.3
92040 Lakeside 6 46.1 -28.2
92028 Fallbrook 6 46.5 -27.8
92027 Escondido 7 37.8 -36.5

All schools in 92037

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 La Jolla Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego 78.3 65.3% 86.9% 11.7% 0.3%
2 Bird Rock Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego 73.3 57.9% 82.0% 9.9% 0.0%
3 Torrey Pines Elementary
San Diego Unified
San Diego 71.4 61.2% 82.1% 10.6% 0.2%

Schools in 92037 on the map